WTO to appoint panel of arbitrators to rule on dispute over Russian import dutiesThe WTO's dispute settlement body on Wednesday decided to set up a panel of arbiters to rule on European Union complaint over Russian import duties on a number of products.16:32 25.03.2015
High-ranking Defense Ministry official charged with bribery makes plea bargainAlexander Gorshkolepov, deputy head of the property relations department of the Russian Defense Ministry, who stands charged with taking bribes, accepted a plea deal.15:38 25.03.2015
Sakhalin governor charged with corruption sackedRussian President Vladimir Putin relieved Sakhalin Region Governor Alexander Khoroshavin who had been charged with bribery of his duties due to loss of trust.14:41 25.03.2015
Opposition politician Nemtsov likely shot in contract killing - lawyerRussian investigators believe that the murder of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov was a contract killing, RIA Novosti reported on Wednesday, citing Ivan Gerasimov, the lawyer for Zaur Dadayev, one of the suspects in the murder.13:39 25.03.2015
Twitter deletes 55 posts at request of Russian watchdogThe online social networking service Twitter has deleted 55 messages of Russian users for violation of law, RIA Novosti reported on Wednesday, citing Vadim Ampelonsky, spokesman for communications regulator Roskomnadzor.12:36 25.03.2015
Bill on civilian use of drones reaches Russian parliamentA bill regulating civilian use of drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, has been submitted to the lower house of parliament, the State Duma, reads a statement posted on the government’s website on Wednesday.11:38 25.03.2015
5 charged in GLONASS embezzlement, damage estimated at over $4 mln - reportFive people stand accused of embezzling 250 million rubles (over $4 million) in federal funds earmarked for the GlONASS satellite navigation system as the investigation is completed, Izvestia newspaper reported on Wednesday.10:35 25.03.2015
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