MP Ponomaryov stripped of immunity over alleged embezzlement at SkolkovoRussia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, voted to strip lawmaker Ilya Ponomaryov of immunity over embezzlement at state-owned innovation hub Skolkovo.17:37 07.04.2015
Ex-head of Russian penitentiary service's appeal over detention set for April 14The Moscow City Court will consider on April 14 an appeal that was filed by former head of the Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN) Alexander Reimer against his detention.16:34 07.04.2015
State Duma committee approves bill on credit rating agenciesFinancial Markets Committee of Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, has voted to approve a bill on rating agencies submitted after Russia's sovereign rating had been downgraded to junk.15:29 07.04.2015
Lithuanian court orders further detention of Russian national suspected of 1991 crimesA Lithuanian court ruled that Russian national Yuri Mel, suspected of involvement in clashes in January 1991 after declaration of independence from the USSR, will stay in detention.14:27 07.04.2015
Finance Ministry proposes bills on penalties for fraudulent investment operationsThe Russian Finance Ministry proposed bills that would enact penalties for running a Ponzi scheme and using digital currency.12:43 07.04.2015
Price indication bill reaches Russian parliamentA bill that would forbid price indication in Russian shops in foreign currency has been submitted to the lower house of parliament, the State Duma.11:37 07.04.2015
eBay agrees to abide by Russian law on Internet data storage - reporteBay Inc. has agreed to store the personal data of Russian nationals on servers in Russia in accordance with a law that takes effect on September 1, Kommersant newspaper reported on Tuesday.10:34 07.04.2015
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