Disgruntled Christian seeks $950 compensation from Pussy RiotA Novosibirsk resident has sued members of the Pussy Riot band and is seeking compensation for moral harm which was allegedly inflicted upon her by the performance at the Christ the Savior Cathedral, Margarita Sokolova, a representative of a Novosibirsk law firm which prepared the suit.12:56 08.08.2012
Prosecutors fail to make effective use of potential to combat corruptionProsecutor General Yuri Chaika believes that prosecutors are not making sufficient use of their supervisory potential to combat corruption.12:21 08.08.2012
Khodorkovsky partner to be released next yearThe Velsk Court in the Arkhangelsk Region has reduced the prison term of former Menatep head Platon Lebedev, sentenced to 13 years in prison, by three years and four months.11:49 08.08.2012
Magnitsky - Browder tax evasion case assigned to new investigatorRussia's Investigative Department reports that the Hermitage Capital tax evasion case is being reassigned to a new investigator. William Browder and auditor Sergei Magnitsky are named as the primary suspects in the case.11:27 08.08.2012
Pussy Riot's eighth day of trial - live coverageRAPSI resumes its live English-language coverage of the Pussy Riot trial as closing arguments begin on Wednesday, on the eighth day of hearings on the merits.11:16 08.08.2012
Russia submits 2008 South Ossetian conflict materials to ICCThe International Criminal Court needs to investigate the 2008 conflict in South Ossetia; Russia is doing its best to make this happen, says Vladimir Markin, the official spokesperson for the Investigative Committee.10:43 08.08.2012
MP's extortion, murder case to be reviewedThe criminal case of former State Duma deputy Mikhail Glushchenko will be reconsidered under a decision by the St. Petersburg City Court.09:58 08.08.2012
Pussy Riot to appeal violation of rights to Strasbourg courtThe defense of the Pussy Riot punk band has said on Tuesday that they will submit an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights, as they believe their clients' rights have been violated during the trial.17:47 07.08.2012
Madonna hopes for acquittal of Pussy Riot membersU.S. pop singer Madonna has told a daily newspaper that the Pussy Riot punk rock group should have performed outside the Christ the Savior Cathedral, but they do not deserve imprisonment.17:12 07.08.2012
RosUkrEnergo says Tymoshenko's lawsuit politically motivated in U.S. courtThe Swiss-registered gas trader RosUkrEnergo has said in a U.S. court that former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko's claims against the company are politically motivated and requested her lawsuit's dismissal.16:47 07.08.2012
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