ECHR to hear complaint filed by mother of killed Ukrainian journalist - lawyerThe European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has accepted for hearing a complaint lodged by mother of the Ukrainian journalist Oles Buzina, who was murdered in Kiev in 2015.17:37 20.09.2017
Russian authorities launch 18 criminal cases over disappearances in ChechnyaThe High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova has stated that Russian authorities launched 18 criminal cases over disappearances in the Chechen Republic.15:59 20.09.2017
Bill on registry of socially beneficial NGOs passed in first readingThe State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s parliament, adopted in the first reading on Wednesday a bill granting regional governments a right to evaluate the quality of socially beneficial services provided by socially-oriented non-governmental organizations (NGOs).14:59 20.09.2017
Bill on VAT exemption during transfer of tangible assets reaches State DumaA bill on exemption from value added tax (VAT) for the transfer of tangible assets from the Federal Agency for State Reserves (Rosreserv) has reached the State Duma.13:45 20.09.2017
Large online catalog of Android pirated software blocked in RussiaLarge online catalog of Android pirated software, androidapplications.ru, has been blocked.12:57 20.09.2017
Ukraine's Naftogaz demands $5 billion from Russia in Hague courtUkrainian largest oil and gas corporation Naftogaz has filed a lawsuit with the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague seeking to recover $5 billion from Russia due to losses of assets in Crimea.11:30 20.09.2017
Bill on prison terms for state defense order crimes submitted to State DumaRussian President Vladimir Putin has submitted a bill to the State Duma on punishment of up to 10 years in prison for abuse of power in the fulfillment of state defense procurement.10:54 20.09.2017
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