Putin signs bill on perpetual housing privatization into lawPresident Vladimir Putin has signed a bill removing time limit for free privatization of housing for all Russian citizens into law.15:57 22.02.2017
Putin: 45 crimes of terrorist nature prevented in Russia in 2016President Vladimir Putin said during the Federal Security Service’s (FSB) collegium on Thursday that Russian security agencies prevented 45 crimes of a terrorist nature in 2016.15:54 16.02.2017
Putin urges to improve supervision over validity of audits of businessesRussian President Vladimir Putin during the grand meeting arranged to coincide with the 295th anniversary of the Prosecutor General’s Office called on prosecutors to improve supervision over validity of audits of businesses by regulatory bodies.16:12 11.01.2017
President Putin supports tightening penalties for animal abuseRussian President Vladimir Putin said during his annual press-conference on Friday that he would support toughening punishment for animal cruelty.16:39 23.12.2016
Putin discusses possibility of release for Ukrainian nationals Sentsov and SushchenkoRussian President Vladimir Putin has announced his opinion on potential release for Ukrainian nationals, film director Oleg Sentsov and journalist Roman Sushchenko, during his annual press-conference in the Moscow Centre of international trade.15:40 23.12.2016
President Putin signs law on federal budget for 2017-2019President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill on federal budget for 2017 and 2018-2019 into law.16:38 20.12.2016
Putin signs law on tougher punishment for unlawful pressure on businessRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law toughening officials’ liability for unlawful persecution of businesses.11:50 20.12.2016
Russia’s Justice Ministry, Bailiff Service to control debt collection agenciesRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree authorizing Justice Ministry and the Federal Bailiff Service to take control over activities of debt collection agencies.17:58 15.12.2016
President Putin approves new Information Security DoctrinePresident Vladimir Putin has approved a new Information Security Doctrine which is aimed at reinforcing the country's sovereignty, its territorial integrity, maintaining political and social stability, protecting human and civil rights and liberties, as well as crucial information infrastructure.13:58 06.12.2016
Russia to ratify treaty on mutual assistance in criminal matters with North KoreaPresident Vladimir Putin has submitted an agreement on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters between the Russian Federation and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to the State Duma for ratification.13:55 28.11.2016
Putin ratifies agreement with China on measures against terrorismRussian President Vladimir Putin signed a federal law “On ratification of Agreement between Russian Federation and People’s Republic of China on cooperation in fighting terrorism, separatism and extremism”.16:33 22.11.2016
President Putin introduces criminal penalties for doping offencesRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill introducing criminal punishment for doping offenses into law.15:01 22.11.2016
Russia quits International Criminal CourtVladimir Putin signed a directive instructing Ministry of Foreign Affairs to inform the UN Secretary General that Russia no longer intends to become a state party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.15:03 16.11.2016
Putin gives U.S. actor Steven Seagal Russian citizenshipPresident Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to give Russian citizenship to U.S. actor Steven Seagal.15:16 03.11.2016
Businesses need legislative protection from unscrupulous law enforcers – President PutinPresident Vladimir Putin said that greater legislative protection of businesses from pressure by unfortunately still existing unscrupulous employees of law enforcement agencies should be on the agenda addressing the State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s Parliament, on Wednesday.18:05 05.10.2016
Putin proposes toughening punishment for unlawful persecution of businessesRussian President Vladimir Putin is expected to introduce changes to the State Duma toughening officials’ liability for unlawful persecution of businesses.15:49 29.09.2016
Russian bankers suspected of stripping assets face restriction on leaving abroad - reportRussian President Vladimir Putin will order the government and law enforcement authorities to address the issue of banning bankers, suspected of siphoning off assets, from leaving abroad.13:52 14.09.2016
Putin files bill on merger of Crimea and Southern Federal Districts to State DumaRussian President Vladimir Putin has filed a bill on legislative changes related to the merger of the Crimea and Southern Federal Districts to the State Duma, the lower house of Russia’s Parliament.11:58 29.07.2016
Uniform doping controls are needed – President PutinTo fight doping efficiently and not selectively uniform international doping controls should be developed, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with the Russia’s Olympic team.17:57 27.07.2016
Putin signs package of antiterrorist bills into lawRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed a package of antiterrorist bills introducing among others life sentence for terrorism into law, the official spokesperson for the President.13:40 07.07.2016