Russian lawmaker proposes obligatory DNA screening as a measure to fight crimeDeputy Head of the State Duma Committee on Natural Resources and Environment Protection, Maksim Shingarkin, member of the Liberal Democratic Party, has proposed introducing obligatory DNA registration of Russian citizens as a tool in fighting crime.17:22 11.02.2015
Yukos International UK BV wins multimillion dollar case against RosneftThe Amsterdam District Court ruled on Wednesday in favor of Yukos International UK BV, a company affiliated with former shareholders of now-defunct company Yukos, in the case brought against Russian state-owned oil producer Rosneft and its affiliate Promneftstroy.16:51 11.02.2015
Prosecutors demand guilty verdict for BORN extremist group membersProsecutors on Wednesday asked the jury to hand down guilty verdicts to four alleged members of the extremist group known as Militant Organization of Russian Nationalists (BORN).16:01 11.02.2015
Russian Supreme Court upholds ban on hijabs and miniskirts at Mordovian schoolsOn Wednesday, the Supreme Court of Russia upheld the ban on hijabs at Mordovian schools.15:00 11.02.2015
Suspect in Bashneft case Levon Airapetyan loses appeal of house arrestThe Moscow City Court on Wednesday ordered businessman Levon Airapetyan, who stands accused of embezzlement and money laundering in Bashneft case, to remain under house arrest, rejecting his appeal of the restrictions.13:47 11.02.2015
Ex-Russian investigator seeks $94 mln in damages from Hermitage CapitalPavel Karpov, a former Russian Interior Ministry investigator, is now seeking up to 6.2 billion rubles (about $94 million) from Hermitage Capital Management and its CEO William Browder in a defamation suit.12:43 11.02.2015
Russian Finance Ministry updates bill on Ponzi schemesRussia’s Finance Ministry has updated and submitted to the government a bill introducing criminal liability for organizing and advertising pyramid schemes.11:34 11.02.2015
Damages in Bank of Moscow embezzlement case reach $947 mln - reportDamages in the case brought against former Bank of Moscow president Andrei Borodin and his ex-first deputy, Dmitry Akulinin, reached 62 billion rubles (over $947 million at the current exchange rate).10:32 11.02.2015
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