Russian authorities to bear full responsibility for ethnic conflictsRussia's State Duma has adopted in its third and final reading a bill that highlights responsibility of regional authorities for supervising relations between various ethnic groups.18:32 15.10.2013
At least 2 face hooliganism charges over Moscow Anti-Migrant RiotsAuthorities in Moscow said Tuesday at least two people are facing charges of hooliganism over their involvement in anti-migrant riots that targeted a vegetable warehouse in the city’s south over the weekend.16:50 15.10.2013
Russian authorities uncover Gibraltar coal smuggling ringPolice, Federal Security Service and customs officials uncovered an illegal coal smuggling operation, with Gibraltar at the receiving end, Interior Ministry reported on Tuesday.15:58 15.10.2013
Fugitive Russian tycoon Polonsky invites Interpol to his Cambodian islandRussian real estate mogul Sergei Polonsky, who was put on the international wanted list by Interpol earlier this week, says that he’s willing to meet Interpol’s representatives on his private island off the coast of Cambodia, says the statement published on the businessman’s Facebook page.14:09 15.10.2013
Another UK Greenpeace activist to remain in detention in RussiaMurmansk region court on Tuesday denied bail and left in detention Greenpeace activist Frank Hewetson, accused of piracy after the recent environmentalist raid on a Gazprom drilling platform.13:54 15.10.2013
Georgian ex-defense minister detained in FranceFormer defense minister of Georgia David Kezerashvili was detained in France, official spokesperson for the Georgian Interior Ministry Nino Giorgibani told News Georgia on Tuesday.13:17 15.10.2013
Moscow borough police chief fired over recent Anti-Migrant RiotsMoscow police chief on Tuesday has fired Gennady Kaverin, the head of police of Biryulyovo, a Moscow Southern District borough, after it was caught up in a massive riot aimed at illegal immigrants, the Interior Ministry's press service told journalist.11:58 15.10.2013
Criminal case opened in Russia against Uralkali CEO BaumgertnerA criminal investigation into the chief executive of the world's largest potash producer Vladislav Baumgertner has been opened in Russia.11:24 15.10.2013
Ukrainian prosecutors reopen another case against Tymoshenko - reportUkrainian prosecutors have reopened a case of embezzlement of environmental funds during Yulia Tymoshenko’s run as a Ukrainian PM, Kommersant-Ukraine writes on Tuesday.10:52 15.10.2013
Russian parliament to consider toughening terrorism lawRussian lawmakers will on Tuesday consider in the first reading a presidential bill outlining punishments for a number of terror-related offenses, including criminal liability for training in terrorist camps.10:03 15.10.2013
Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violationsA Russian court said on Tuesday it had rejected a complaint filed by Ookla LLC against a 1-million ruble fine for not storing the personal data of Russian users in databases on Russian territory.17:20 17.01.2023
Russian Justice Ministry vows to improve jail conditionsRussia's Ministry of Justice has unveiled its proposals aimed at amending the internal rules of pre-trial detention centers and correctional facilities.15:29 13.01.2023
Bill on establishing Military Ombudsman post submitted to Russia’s State DumaLawmakers representing the New People party in the lower house of the Russian parliament have submitted to the State Duma a bill envisaging the introduction of the post of military ombudsman.16:17 12.10.2022