Khrushchev’s transfer of Crimea to Ukraine was unconstitutional – PutinThe 1954 decision by leader Nikita Khrushchev to hand over the Crimean peninsula to Ukraine was unconstitutional, President Vladimir Putin said in an official address to federal and regional officials Tuesday.15:46 18.03.2014
Russia passes amendments to simplify export of arms for displayThe State Duma has approved a bill in the second and third readings that will simplify the foreign export of Russian military products for display at international exhibitions.15:14 18.03.2014
Ella Pamfilova appointed as Russian human rights ombudsmanRussia's State Duma on Tuesday appointed Ella Pamfilova to the post of Human Rights Ombudsman. On January 23, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the nomination.13:02 18.03.2014
Foreign IT professionals’ salaries in Russia to be cutThe Russian government's legislative commission has approved a draft law submitted by the Communications Ministry to cut the minimum annual salary for foreign professionals at Russian IT companies, the cabinet announced on its website on Tuesday.11:17 18.03.2014
Putin approves accession treaty between Crimea and RussiaPresident Vladimir Putin has approved a draft treaty between Crimea and Russia on the autonomous republic’s accession to the Russian Federation, according to a statement posted on the Kremlin’s website Tuesday.10:47 18.03.2014
Russia could exit WTO in case of sanctions – lawmakerRussia may consider leaving the World Trade Organization (WTO) in light of sanctions over Russia’s handling of the Ukraine crisis, State Duma lawmaker Sergey Mironov told journalists Monday.17:51 17.03.2014
Russian lawmakers propose to increase fine for false terrorist threat reportsThe State Duma lawmakers proposed to increase a fine for making false reports of terrorist attacks from 500,000 ($13,647) to 1,000,000 rubles ($27,293). The amendments to a bill that toughens the punishment for a crime of this kind were approved on Monday.15:08 17.03.2014
State Duma Committee supports stricter sentences for pedophilesThe State Duma Committee on Family, Women and Children has supported a bill which would authorize courts to sentence pedophiles to life in prison, and recommended that lawmakers adopt the bill in its first reading.14:16 13.03.2014
Russian Culture Ministry drafts circus animal protection billRussia’s Ministry of Culture has proposed a bill that would protect circus animals and those used for entertainment purposes from cruelty and physical punishment.17:23 12.03.2014
Russia mulls regulated media coverage for lawmakersLawmaker Alexei Kazakov (A Just Russia) has submitted a bill to the State Duma on the procedure for covering the activity of members of parliament in the state audiovisual and print media, including regional outlets.11:43 12.03.2014
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