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Court to examine Navalny’s claim against Russian broadcaster over “The Browder Effect”

The Savyolovsky District Court of Moscow had admitted for examination an action Alexey Navalny, a Russian opposition politician, laid against the All-Russian State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company (VGTRK), Dmitry Kiselyev, the company’s deputy director, and journalist Yevgeny Popov.

16:11 04.05.2016

Russian Penitentiary Service expects Ukraine to uphold sentence for Savchenko

The Russian Penitentiary Service is going to proceed with transfer of Ukrainian national Nadezhda Savchenko to her homeland only under the condition that Ukraine takes an obligation of upholding her sentence.

14:10 04.05.2016

Kekhman asks court of appeals to rule against selling JFC firm assets

Vladimir Kekhman, the former head of JFC Group, the largest fruit importer in Russia, has appealed against a decision of the St. Petersburg commercial court, which refused to prohibit sale of the company’s assets.

13:39 04.05.2016

Russian Penitentiary Service asks judges to limit number of arrests – report

Representatives of the Russian Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN) have asked judges and investigators to limit the number of arrests due to overcrowding in detention centers.

12:26 04.05.2016

Former Vice-Governor of Russia’s Primorye region suspected of abuse of office

Oleg Yezhov, a former Vice-Governor of Primorye region, has been suspected of abuse of office, according to the local Investigation Department of the Russian Investigative Committee.

11:14 04.05.2016

Putin signs law on unseating legislators for missing sessions

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law that unseats Russian lawmakers from their positions for failing to meet their obligations for more than 30 days.

10:43 04.05.2016

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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