International tribunal orders Russia to free Greenpeace ship, crew on bondThe International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in Hamburg ordered Friday the immediate release of the Greenpeace Arctic Sunrise vessel and all persons detained along with it, upon the posting of a bond or other such financial security by the Netherlands.18:55 22.11.2013
Russia charges Uralkali CEO Baumgertner with abuse of powerUralkali CEO Vladislav Baumgertner who was extradited to Russia has been officially charged with abuse of power and questioned.17:34 22.11.2013
Total of 29 Greenpeace activists freed on bail29 Greenpeace activists detained in Russia over an Arctic drilling protest in September have been released on bail, according to the Greenpeace Twitter account.17:16 22.11.2013
Ex-star Bolshoi dancer Tsiskaridze's testifies in acid attack trial - RAPSI liveRAPSI is broadcasting live the testimony of former top Bolshoi Ballet dancer Nikolai Tsiskaridze, as well as the continued testimony of former leading soloist Pavel Dmitrichenko, in the trial of acid attack that left Bolshoi Artistic Director Sergei Filin with third degree burns to his face and eyes. The hearing is taking place at Moscow's Meschansky District Court, starting at 14:00 Moscow time.16:50 22.11.2013
Serbian radicalist Vojislav Šešelj requests 12 mln euros from ICTYSerbian politician Vojislav Šešelj, who has been on trial by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) in the Hague for ten years, is suing for 12 million euros in damages, according to the Serbian Radical Party.16:37 22.11.2013
Disbanded political party's book declared extremistThe book “Dead water” has been declared extremist by Moscow's Lefortovsky District Court.15:45 22.11.2013
Spartak Moscow seeks $450K from swastika-waving football fanSpartak Moscow is seeking to recover some 15 million rubles ($450,000) in compensation from a football fan whose swastika-waving antics at a recent game incurred a big fine for the Russian football club.15:27 22.11.2013
Embezllement suspect's deal to sell Defense Ministry facilities invalidatedA court has invalidated the deal to sell Northern Fleet facilities allegedly made by Yevgenia Vasilyeva, who is involved in the high-profile Oboronservis case, the Military Prosecutor's Office announced on Friday.13:47 22.11.2013
Opposition lawmaker to pay $83k to Skolkovo FoundationThe Moscow City Court on Friday upheld the ruling ordering State Duma lawmaker Ilya Ponomaryov to pay 2,728 million rubles ($82,621) to the Skolkovo Foundation, Russia's high-tech development center.12:31 22.11.2013
Suspected Paris shooter decided to remain silent during first interrogation - lawyerAbdelhakim Dekhar, who was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of carrying out the shootings in media offices and at the headquarters of the Societe Generale bank in Paris this week, will not be answering any questions for the moment, his lawyer said, as quoted by France Presse.11:57 22.11.2013
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