French court allows Russia and Ukraine to participate in Ablyazov’s trialThe investigative chamber of the Lyon Court of Appeals ruled on Tuesday that Russia and Ukraine can send their representatives to the trial of former banker Mukhtar Ablyazov, whose extradition the two countries have requested, AFP writes.16:26 03.06.2014
Sheremetyevo Airport to close down smoking areas on court orderA Moscow Region court has ruled that smoking areas at Sheremetyevo Airport, one of Europe’s 20 largest airports, should be closed, the Prosecutor General’s Office announced on its website on Tuesday.15:50 03.06.2014
Ukraine to sue Russia for $90 bln over CrimeaActing Prime Minister of Ukraine Arseniy Yatsenyuk said at the Verkhovna Rada on Tuesday that Ukraine would sue Russia for 1 trillion hryvnias (about $90 billion) in profit shortfall due to the loss of Crimea.15:22 03.06.2014
Ukraine opens tax evasion case against Yanukovich’s sonUkrainian Prosecutor General’s Office is currently investigating a tax evasion case against Alexander Yanukovich, the eldest son of recently ousted president Viktor Yanukovich, deputy Prosecutor General Aleksei Baganets told journalists on Tuesday.13:34 03.06.2014
Pussy Riot member requests probe into hooliganism lawPussy Riot member Nadezhda Tolokonnikova has filed a petition with the Constitutional Court that would require an inquiry into the enforcement of the law on hooliganism, her representative Ramil Akhmetgaliyev told RAPSI Tuesday.12:25 03.06.2014
Russian parliament to review bill on tougher punishment for skimmingThe Russian Government has submitted a bill to the State Duma to toughen criminal liability for skimming, the cabinet of ministers announced on its website this Tuesday.11:41 03.06.2014
Russian senator proposes harsher punishment for pimpingAnton Belyakov, a member of the Federation Council, the upper house of Russia’s parliament, stands for harsher punishment for sex trade, managing brothels and advertising sexual services.11:16 03.06.2014
Fugitive mogul Polonsky sues Russian journalist and radio station for $ 5.5 mlnFugitive real estate tycoon Sergei Polonsky, who currently resides in Cambodia, has filed a RUB 200 million ($5.5 million) defamation suit in the Savyolovsky District Court against journalist Vladimir Solovyov and radio station Vesti FM, attorney Alexander Karabanov told RAPSI on Tuesday.10:49 03.06.2014
US authorities charge Russian national with hackingThe US Justice Department on Monday charged a Russian national, Evgeniy Bogachev, with committing cybercrimes, Reuters reports.10:22 03.06.2014
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