Kremlin announces nearly $81 mln allocated for Russian NGOs in 2014Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allocating 2.7 billion rubles (nearly $81 million) in grants to NGOs in the country. The sum will be dispersed among NGOs serving the social sphere, and those engaged in human rights advocacy.17:38 17.01.2014
Cambodia recognizes Russian claim to fugitive mogul PolonskyCambodian court officialy recognized Russian claim for the extradition of fugitive real estate tycoon Sergei Polonsky, but postponed its review before the hearings into businessman's crimes in Cambodia are resolved, Russian Prosecutor General's Office reported on Friday.16:34 17.01.2014
Underground casino chain exposed in Moscow after arrest of police deputy chiefThe Russian Interior Ministry reported this Friday that over ten illegal gambling clubs in various parts of Moscow were uncovered, each making over 100,000 rubles ($3,000) daily.15:59 17.01.2014
Paralyzed fraud convict taken to Moscow hospitalVladimir Topekhin, a paralyzed man sentenced to six years in prison by a Moscow court, has been transferred from the detention facility to a city hospital.15:37 17.01.2014
No evidence of Senegal’s decision to release Russian trawler – embassyRussian diplomats cannot confirm the rumor that Senegal’s parliament has decided to release the Russian-flagged trawler Oleg Naydenov.14:14 17.01.2014
Mortality has dropped in Moscow pre-trial detention facilities in 2013 – officialThe mortality rate in Moscow detention facilities has decreased in 2013 and has amounted to 34 inmates, Anatoly Tikhomirov, Head of the Moscow branch of the Federal Penitentiary Service announced Friday.13:52 17.01.2014
Viktor Bout won't appeal to US Supreme Court - attorneyThe defense team for Russian businessman Viktor Bout, who was convicted and sentenced on arms-trafficking charges in the US, do not plan to appeal the sentence to the US Supreme Court.13:36 17.01.2014
US lawmakers propose expanding Magnitsky Act to all countriesUS senators John McCain and Ben Cardin have submitted a bill to the US Congress that would potentially broaden the scope of the Magnitsky Act to all countries.12:52 17.01.2014
Lowering limits on online transactions would damage commerce – PayPalA proposal by Russian lawmakers to help curb terrorism by lowering the limit on online transactions will damage internet commerce and electronic payments systems, says Russian PayPal head Vladimir Malyugin12:30 17.01.2014
Amnesty does not apply to those who fled Russia - reportSeveral dozen people charged with crimes that fall under the amnesty announced by President Vladimir Putin will be unable to make use of it because they have left Russia.11:12 17.01.2014
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