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Russia to amend laws on rights and obligations of police

The State Duma Committee for Security and Anti-Corruption Measures has developed several amendments to The Federal Law on Police. Among other things, the committee proposes the dismissal of police officers who are identified in corruption cases with no chance for appeal; releasing police officers from liability for damage or injuries and to require them to explain an individual’s rights upon arrest.

17:22 24.06.2014

Putin proposes canceling resolution to use armed forces in Ukraine

This Tuesday, before his flight to Vienna for an official visit, President Vladimir Putin sent a letter to Federation Council Chair Valentina Matviyenko and proposed canceling the resolution to use the armed forces in Ukraine, his press secretary Dmitry Peskov announced.

15:11 24.06.2014

Russian civil servants could be prohibited from having foreign accounts

President Vladimir Putin has forwarded a draft law to the State Duma under which civil servants who are involved with sovereignty and national security issues would be prohibited from having foreign bank accounts.

10:41 24.06.2014

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