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Putin: State Duma reaction to Magnitsky Law appropriate

The State Duma's reaction to the adoption of the Magnitsky Law is "an emotional, but appropriate response", Russian President Vladimir Putin said at an annual press conference in Moscow. This refers to the amendment that will close adoption agencies and will terminate the U.S.-Russian agreement on the child adoption.

14:29 20.12.2012

Dima Yakovlev Law to go through third reading at State Duma on Friday

The State Duma will consider the "Dima Yakovlev Law" in the third reading on Friday. The amendments to this will prohibit the adoption of Russian children by U.S. citizens and will also expand its scope, affecting not only Americans who violate the rights of Russian nationals, but citizens of all countries.

13:22 20.12.2012

State Duma to draft new law on women serving in the army

A group of State Duma legislators is drafting a law providing for Russian women to be able to serve in the military alongside their conscripted male peers.

12:56 20.12.2012

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Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violations

A 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 conditions

Russia'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 Duma

Lawmakers 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