Russian upper house approves bill on execution of international courts’ decisionsThe Federation Council, Russia’s upper house of parliament, on Wednesday approved a bill that extends the authority of the Constitutional Court and gives it the right to find it impossible to implement decisions of international courts on the territory of Russia if they contradict the Constitution.16:08 09.12.2015
Two suspects in planning terror attack in Moscow to stay in jail until MarchThe Lefortovsky District Court of Moscow has extended until March 12 the detention of Mokhmad Mezhidov and Elman Ashayev, who stand charged with planning a terror attack in Moscow.15:03 09.12.2015
Metro Cash & Carry to pay $4,300 fine for selling cheese without relevant documentsThe Ninth Commercial Court of Appeals has upheld a 300,000 ruble fine ($4,300) imposed on Metro Cash & Carry Russia for selling 113 kg of lactose-free cheese produced in the EU countries without official registration.14:03 09.12.2015
Ukrainian ex-pilot Savchenko’s sister testifies before Russian courtThe Donetsk Court of the Rostov Region on Wednesday started questioning of the sister of Ukrainian military ex-pilot Nadezhda Savchenko who stands charged with involvement in the killing Russian journalists as well as civilians in Donbas.12:38 09.12.2015
Vostochny Cosmodrome contractor's former head accused of embezzlementIgor Nesterenko, ex-General Director of the Pacific Bridge Building Company, a former contractor in the Vostochny Cosmodrome project, is accused of embezzling 108 million rubles ($1.5 million).10:29 09.12.2015
U.S. court upholds 180-month sentence for Belarusian arms smugglerThe United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has upheld the 180-month prison sentence for Belarusian national Sergey Boltutskiy convicted of illegal trafficking of high-tech military hardware and conspiracy to commit money laundering.16:57 08.12.2015
Moscow 2012 riots activist Lutskevich released from prisonDenis Lutskevich, who was convicted for participation in the riots on Bolotnaya Square on May 6, 2012, has served his 3.5-year term and was released from the prison in the Tula Region.15:53 08.12.2015
Inmate dying of cancer released from Russian prisonAdministration of a penitentiary tuberculosis clinic in the Chelyabinsk Region by decree of a court released a prisoner, Victor Sufyanov, who is dying of cancer.14:41 08.12.2015
First sentence for joining ISIS takes effect in RussiaFirst sentence handed down in Russia for joining the Islamic State militants, has become effective.12:04 08.12.2015
Russian Investigative Committee summons Khodorkovsky for questioningMikhail Khodorkovsky was summoned by the Investigative Committee of Russia for questioning that is going to take place on December 11.10:31 08.12.2015
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