President Putin introduces fines for failure to block sites with banned informationRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law introducing fines of up to 100,000 rubles (about $1,700) for Internet providers failed to restrict access to websites which distribute prohibited information.17:02 22.02.2017
Moscow Court to review appeal against sentence for Russian nationalist PotkinThe Moscow City Court will review an appeal filed by Russian nationalist Alexander Potkin, who was found guilty of embezzlement and organization of an extremist movement, against his sentence.16:37 22.02.2017
Russian citizen suspected of financially assisting ISIS detained in BavariaRussian citizen was arrested in Bavaria on suspicion of providing financial assistance to Islamic State terrorist organization, prohibited in Russia.13:59 22.02.2017
Russian Supreme Court vacates sentence of opposition activist Dadin, orders his releaseThe Russian Supreme Court’s Presidium on Wednesday overturned a 2.5-year prison sentence given to activist Ildar Dadin for numerous violations of protest laws and ruled to release him.12:27 22.02.2017
Investigation into imam charged with justifying terrorism completedRussia’s Investigative Committee has completed investigation into Moscow imam Makhmud Velitov, who stands charged with justifying terrorism.11:23 22.02.2017
Russian insurance company appeals order to pay Samsung $11.4 millionAllianz insurance company has filed an appeal with the Russian Supreme Court against a lower court’s ruling ordering it to pay 751.5 million rubles ($11.4 million) in compensation to Samsung Electronics Rus Company.10:56 22.02.2017
Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violationsA 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 conditionsRussia'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 DumaLawmakers 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