Accused submarine accident perpetrators appeal military court judgmentThe attorneys of those accused of causing a November 2008 accident on the Nerpa nuclear submarine, which claimed the lives of 20 people, have decided to appeal the Pacific Fleet Military Tribunal's decision to a prosecutor to uphold the application seeking to submit the case.11:00 23.07.2012
The "foreign agent" bill to come in effect in 120 daysThe federal law on non-profit organizations acting as foreign agents will come into effect in 120 days. The bill approved by the State Duma on July 13 has provoked public controversy.10:11 23.07.2012
Feminist punks' arrest extended for six monthsA Moscow court has ruled on Friday to prolong for six months the arrest of the members of the Pussy Riot female punk group on charges of committing disorderly conduct in a church.18:01 20.07.2012
Russia hesitant about Iran's botched missile contract legal actionRussia does not deny Iran's right to take legal action but believes it is not the best way to resolve problems in the two nations' bilateral relations, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said on Friday17:48 20.07.2012
Gun legalization bill to be submitted to parliament in 2013A bill to legalize short-barreled guns will be submitted to parliament in early 201317:22 20.07.2012
Upwards 70 people fined for promoting homosexuality in St. PetersburgSome 73 people have been fined for promoting homosexuality among the underaged.16:20 20.07.2012
Rosneft's subsidiary fined $2,000 for unlawful well operationA commercial court has fined Rosneft's subsidiary RN-Yuganskneftegaz $2,000 for unlawfully operating oil wells.15:46 20.07.2012
Cypriot court arrests Russian accused of cybercrimes in United StatesA Cypriot court has arrested Russian citizen Dmitry Zubakha, who has been accused in the United States of committing cybercrimes.15:17 20.07.2012
Moscow demands unrestricted access to Russian children at Ranch for KidsMoscow has demanded from Washington unrestricted access to Russian children at the Ranch for Kids in Eureka, MT.14:52 20.07.2012
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