Controversial Russian lawmaker may be charged with attempted fraudRussian investigators may initiate criminal proceedings against controversial State Duma lawmaker Alexei Mitrofanov on charges of attempted fraud. Sufficient evidence has been gathered against the MP, First Deputy of the Prosecutor General's Office Alexander Buksman said Tuesday at the State Duma meeting.17:33 10.06.2014
Russia not to impose sanctions over possible Kiev - EU associationRussia will not introduce any sanctions against Kiev if Ukraine signs an association agreement with the EU, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a news conference.17:12 10.06.2014
Moscow city court extends former defense contractor CEO’s detentionThe Moscow City Court on Tuesday said it extended the detention of Alexander Yelkin, former CEO of Slavyanka, who is charged with the misappropriation of 118 million rubles in an embezzlement case involving the Defense Ministry.16:30 10.06.2014
Prosecutor seeks 5 years in prison for former director of EBRD bankThe prosecutor demanded five years in prison for Yelena Kotova, Russian former top representative at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) who has been charged with seeking a bribe of $1.4 million, Kotova’s attorney Igor Pastukhov told RIA Novosti.15:54 10.06.2014
Convicted Politkovskaya murder mastermind appeals sentenceDefense of former police officer Sergei Khadzhikurbanov convicted of journalist Anna Politkovskaya’s murder has appealed the verdict, the Moscow City Court’s press office chief Ulyana Tolobova told RAPSI.14:33 10.06.2014
Constitutional Court refuses to hear St. Petersburg protest ban complaintThe Russian Constitutional Court refused to hear a complaint regarding a city ordinance that bans protests in specific locations in St. Petersburg, according to a statement published on the court’s website.14:07 10.06.2014
Consumer protection watchdog sues seafood producers for too much iceThe Consumer Rights Protection Society has filed a lawsuit with the Kuzminsky District Court of Moscow against several companies that have distributed seafood products containing more than the legal limit of ice.12:15 10.06.2014
Russian security services eliminate 130 terrorists, prevent 6 attacks in 2014So far this year, the Federal Security Service (FSB) has eliminated 130 terrorists, including 21 group leaders, and prevented six terrorist attacks, FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov said at a meeting of the National Anti-Terrorism Committee on Tuesday.11:37 10.06.2014
Businessman accused of defrauding Russian official could be extradited from ItalyOn June 12 a court in Italy will consider the possible extradition of a businessman, suspected of large-scale fraud, to Russia, Kommersant newspaper writes. Interpol put Labzin on the international wanted list on suspicion of large-scale fraud in 2013.10:58 10.06.2014
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