Social network definition may be added to Russian blogger lawDeputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee for Constitutional Legislation and State Building, Konstantin Dobrynin, has suggested introducing the terms “blogger” and “social network” to Russian law in order to clarify the provisions of the controversial law on bloggers.17:31 12.03.2015
European Parliament calls for independent probe into Nemtsov's murderMembers of the European Parliament passed a resolution at a plenary session on Thursday calling for an independent international investigation into the murder of Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov.15:52 12.03.2015
Russian nationalist Potkin appeals sanity evaluationAlexander Potkin, also known as Alexander Belov, former head of the Movement Against Illegal Migration, who was accused of laundering money that was embezzled from BTA Bank, will file an appeal against a court ruling to place him in a mental facility.15:17 12.03.2015
ECHR orders Russia to pay 15,000 euros for humiliation of soldierThe European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ordered Russia on Thursday to pay 15,000 euros in compensation to a soldier who had been humiliated after trying to escape from the army.14:39 12.03.2015
Prosecutors demand 4 years in jail for banker GitelsonRussian prosecutors called on Thursday for banker Alexander Gitelson charged with embezzling public funds be jailed for 4 years and slapped with 1 million rubles (about $16,500) fine.13:42 12.03.2015
Witness claims Tsarnaev present at scene of policeman murder - reportA witness in the criminal case against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev over Boston Marathon bombings in 2013 told the court that he saw the accused at the scene of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Police Officer murder.12:12 12.03.2015
Suspect in Nemtsov killing appeals against detentionZaur Dadayev, a suspect charged with killing Russian opposition politician Boris Nemtsov, filed an appeal against his detention.11:15 12.03.2015
Theaters face huge fines for failure to protect children from harmful informationRussia's Culture Ministry proposed a bill imposing a fine of up to 5 million rubles (about $80,000) on movie theaters for letting minors watch 18-rated movies.10:23 12.03.2015
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