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Platon Lebedev to be released in July 2013

Platon Lebedev, the jailed business partner of Russian oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, will be released in July 2013 under an Arkhangelsk Region Velsk District Court ruling. The ruling reduces his prison term from 13 to 10 years.

18:06 01.11.2012

Dispute over Muse concert could be reversed

On December 18, the presidium of the Supreme Commercial Court will hear an appeal by the Russian Authors' Society against a lower court ruling in favor of Melnitsa XXI Vek, a concert promoter. The ruling stated that Melnitsa was not liable to pay royalties to the society after the English rock band Muse held a concert in Moscow.

17:47 01.11.2012

Former Ukrainian prime minister Lazarenko to be released from U.S. prison

Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Pavlo Lazarenko will be released from a U.S. prison on Thursday. The former official spent over 10 years in prison after being convicted of money laundering and extortion.

17:14 01.11.2012

Accused Moscow rioter does not need medical treatment

The Investigative Committee has found no reason to stop keeping in custody alleged Moscow rioter, Vladimir Akimenkov, for health issues. Akimenkov is facing charges related to the May 6 riots at Bolotnaya Square.

16:53 01.11.2012

Moscow riot suspect Dukhanina's house arrest extended

The Moscow Basmanny District Court extended the house arrest of 18-year-old Muscovite Alexandra Dukhanina, who was arrested on charges related to the May 6 riots at Bolotnaya Square.

16:12 01.11.2012

Citizenship amnesty possible, says Federal Migration Service head

"Amnesty under citizenship" will soon commence in Russia and allow a specific category of citizens to receive passports according to a simplified procedure, says Federal Migration Service head Konstantin Romodanovsky.

15:43 01.11.2012

Sweden to consider child adoption agreement with Russia

Sweden is ready to consider signing a bilateral adoption agreement with Russia, the press service of Presidential Children's Rights Commissioner Pavel Astakhov said after his two-day visit to Sweden.

15:18 01.11.2012

Prosecutor's office finds no evidence in charges against ex-lawmaker

The Prosecutor General's Office has not found any evidence confirming that former A Just Russia party member Gennady Gudkov committed tax crimes and illegal business activity.

14:40 01.11.2012

Siberian artist's $1 claim in defense of Pussy Riot dismissed

The Novosibirsk Kalininsky District Court has refused to satisfy artist Artyom Loskutov's lawsuit against the lawyers who attempted to recover civil damages against the convicted Pussy Riot members.

14:14 01.11.2012

Russians held captive by pirates released and expected home soon

The Russian Foreign Ministry has confirmed the release of seven sailors - six Russians and an Estonian - who were kidnapped off the coast of Nigeria.

13:43 01.11.2012

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