Khrushchev’s transfer of Crimea to Ukraine was unconstitutional – PutinThe 1954 decision by leader Nikita Khrushchev to hand over the Crimean peninsula to Ukraine was unconstitutional, President Vladimir Putin said in an official address to federal and regional officials Tuesday.15:46 18.03.2014
Putin approves accession treaty between Crimea and RussiaPresident Vladimir Putin has approved a draft treaty between Crimea and Russia on the autonomous republic’s accession to the Russian Federation, according to a statement posted on the Kremlin’s website Tuesday.10:47 18.03.2014
What happened in the Ukraine was a coup - PutinThere is yet no need to send the Russian armed forces into Ukrainian territory, but the possibility remains open, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.15:24 04.03.2014
Putin signs NGO snap checks bill into lawPresident Vladimir Putin has signed a law that would set out additional reasons for conducting surprise inspections of non-governmental organizations. A document to this effect was published on the official legal information website on Monday.16:56 24.02.2014
Putin signs law on mixed electoral systemPresident Vladimir Putin has signed a law on a mixed electoral system. A document to this effect was published on the official legal information website on Monday.12:17 24.02.2014
Felons can run for president after 15 years since convictionPresident Vladimir Putin has singed a law that allows individuals convicted for serious and aggravated crimes to run for governor or the presidential office, according to the statement on the Kremlin's website.10:23 24.02.2014
Business community to have a say on Russia’s 'deoffshorization'Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed during a meeting with a business leader Alexander Shokhin Friday that recommendations advanced by the country’s business community with regard to 'de-offshorization' will be taken into account.18:14 14.02.2014
Putin signs law merging Supreme CourtsPresident Vladimir Putin on Thursday has signed a law merging the Supreme Court with the Supreme Commercial Court, the Kremlin press service reports. The law will take effect in 180 days.15:54 06.02.2014
Putin signs tougher extremism liability lawPresident Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed the bill stipulating harder liability for extremist activity. The bill was drafted in accordance with presidential and governmental instructions and in view of the destructive activity of certain religious organizations in Russia.10:35 04.02.2014
Putin approves new human rights ombudsmanRussian President Vladimir Putin has approved the nomination of Ella Pamfilova for the post of Human Rights Ombudsman. She will replace Vladimir Lukin, whose term is set to expire in February.17:20 23.01.2014
Kremlin announces nearly $81 mln allocated for Russian NGOs in 2014Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree allocating 2.7 billion rubles (nearly $81 million) in grants to NGOs in the country. The sum will be dispersed among NGOs serving the social sphere, and those engaged in human rights advocacy.17:38 17.01.2014
Immigration law violaters to be banned from entering Russia by July 2014Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the federal government to prepare procedures for the implementation of a ban on entry into the country for those found to have violated immigration law by July 15, 2014.13:16 31.12.2013
Drug den organizers to face seven years’ imprisonmentPresident Vladimir Putin has signed into law a provision according to which individuals who use their apartments as drug dens can be sentenced to seven years in prison, Rossiyskaya Gazeta newspaper writes.10:53 30.12.2013
Putin toughens punishment for encouraging underage drinkingPresident Vladimir Putin has signed a bill which toughens the criminal and administrative liability for inducing children and teenagers to drink alcoholic beverages into law. The law also increases the fines for violating the rules for selling alcohol to minors by several times.14:20 23.12.2013
Putin pardons Mikhail KhodorkovskyRussian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Friday pardoning jailed YUKOS CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky. The decree will take effect immediately.12:07 20.12.2013
Khodorkovsky to be pardoned soon – PutinYUKOS CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who has been in jail in connection with oil theft and money laundering charges since 2003, has filed a petition for clemency and a resolution pardoning him will be signed soon, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during an annual Q&A session with the press Thursday.16:32 19.12.2013
Putin: amnesty for Bolotnaya Square riot defendants in court’s handsRussian President Vladimir Putin said during his annual Q&A session with journalists on Thursday that only a court can define the roles of the defendants in the Bolotnaya Square riot case, along with the possibility of their amnesty.15:01 19.12.2013
Putin says Arctic Sunrise crew may have had ulterior motives in Arctic protestRussian President Vladimir Putin does not rule out the Greenpeace Arctic Sunrise crew may have been carrying out a planned act of sabotage against Russian Arctic exploration, he said during an annual Q&A session with the press Thursday.14:20 19.12.2013
Putin: tougher anti-corruption measures against officials to comePresident Vladimir Putin said during his annual Q&A session with the press on Thursday that anti-corruption measures levied against officials will become stricter .12:53 19.12.2013
Offshore companies to be excluded from Russian state procurement bidsA bill excluding companies registered in the offshore zones from participating in Russian state procurement bids will be submitted to the State Duma, Russia’s lower house of Parliament, in the nearest future.19:06 12.12.2013