Russia opens criminal case on genocide in Eastern UkraineRussian investigators have opened a criminal case on the genocide of Russian speaking citizens in eastern Ukraine.17:23 13.01.2015
Russian opposition activist Udaltsov sentenced to 4.5. years turns to ECHRRussian opposition activist Sergei Udaltsov, who was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for organizing the Bolotnaya Square protests in central Moscow in May 2012, filed an application with the European Court of Human Rights.16:32 13.01.2015
Russian consumer protection watchdog blocks bitcoin websiteThe Russian Federal Service for Consumer Rights Protection has blocked access to a website on bitcoin, a virtual currency. The URL bitcoin.org was included in the registry of banned websites by court order this Tuesday.14:44 13.01.2015
Council of Europe unveils torture report focusing on 2014 unrest in UkraineThe Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture uncovered violations of human rights and abuse of protesters detained by the Ukrainian police during the 2014 Maidan protests.13:05 13.01.2015
Russian lawmakers to consider banning state tenders from offshore companiesThe Russian Government has submitted a bill to the State Duma that would ban state procurement from companies registered in offshore jurisdictions.12:32 13.01.2015
China's Alibaba wins trademark case in Russia's Supreme CourtRussia’s Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a decision granting China’s Alibaba Group exclusive right to trademarks which had been challenged by BVI-registered Holmrook Ltd.11:32 13.01.2015
Boston Marathon bomber's friend to plead guiltyKhairullozhon Matanov, a legal immigrant from Kyrgyzstan who is accused of lying to investigators of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013, is expected to change his plea to guilty.10:50 13.01.2015
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