Suspect in Bashneft case Levon Airapetyan appeals house arrestBusinessman Levon Airapetyan, who stands charged with embezzlement and money laundering in Bashneft case, has appealed the extension of his house arrest.16:57 18.12.2014
EU imposes new sanctions on CrimeaCouncil of the European Union has announced on Thursday that a range of new measures are introduced against Crimea and the city of Sevastopol.15:58 18.12.2014
Putin: AFK Sistema chairman Yevtushenkov cleared of money laundering chargesPresident Vladimir Putin, during his press conference on Thursday, said that all charges against AFK Sistema chairman and one of Russia’s richest people Vladimir Yevtushenkov have been dropped.15:06 18.12.2014
Putin: Ukrainian pilot Savchenko detained in Russia will be released if she is innocentUkrainian pilot Nadezhda Savchenko, who has been charged with complicity in the murder of Russian journalists, will be immediately released if the investigators and court during the preliminary investigation and trial find her not guilty, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday during his annual news conference.14:15 18.12.2014
Alleged Bout co-conspirator lashes out at Obama, US authoritiesRichard Chichakli, an alleged associate of convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout, sentenced to five years in US prison claims that his rights granted under the US Constitution were violated blaming Barack Obama and two other senior officials.13:39 18.12.2014
Russia and Panama sign visa waiver agreementRussia and Panama have signed an agreement to visa free travel for their citizens.12:48 18.12.2014
Ex-Russian police officer's suit against Hermitage Capital set for FebruaryMoscow’s Meschansky District Court has set the first hearing in a defamation suit filed by former Russian Interior Ministry officer Pavel Karpov against Hermitage Capital Management and its CEO William Browder for February 11, 2015.12:17 18.12.2014
Former Bashneft CEO Ural Rakhimov arrested in absentia - reportMoscow's Basmanny District Court issued an arrest warrant for former CEO of midsized oil producer Bashneft Ural Rakhimov, who is suspected of stealing shares of Bashkir energy companies.10:36 18.12.2014
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