Human Rights Watch blasts detention of journalists in MoscowNew York-based Human Rights Watch has condemned the detention of five journalists for holding an unauthorized rally in Moscow. The rally was held to support Novaya Gazeta newspaper in its conflict with the Russia's top investigator.17:27 15.06.2012
RUSAL lawsuit canceling Norilsk Nickel's buyback postponed until July 2The Krasnoyarsk Territory Commercial Court has postponed until July 2 the hearing in RUSAL Upravlenie Investitsiyami's lawsuit against Norilsk Nickel.17:02 15.06.2012
Baltika Breweries appeals denial of trademark registrationBaltika Breweries has appealed the April court judgment upholding the patent authority's decision to deny the Zatecky Gus trademark registration.16:37 15.06.2012
Paroled criminals to pay compensation to victimsThe government has submitted to the State Duma a draft law obliging prisoners released on parole to compensate the damage to their victims.16:20 15.06.2012
State Duma to consider bill removing visa formalities for foreignersThe government has submitted to the State Duma a draft law to relieve foreign citizens of visa formalities.15:51 15.06.2012
Former police officer suspected of organizing illegal casinosAn ex-police officer helped organize the notorious illegal casino network in the Moscow region. Law enforcement authorities closed overnight six casinos, proceeds from which reached $184,000 monthly.15:21 15.06.2012
State Duma commission to consider applications on deputies income sourceThe State Duma commission dealing with the reliability of data on deputies' incomes and assets is ready to consider applications dealing with discrepancies between MPs' incomes and expenses.14:51 15.06.2012
Lawsuit over shares pledge enforcement to be heard on June 22On June 22, the Moscow Commercial Court will review Sigma Capital Partners' lawsuit to recognize its pledge rights for 484 shares (12.1 percent) in SMARTS telecommunications company.14:14 15.06.2012
Russia to retaliate harshly if U.S. Congress approves Magnitsky ListRussia will retaliate if the United States passes a law on the "Magnitsky List," Sergey Ryabkov, Deputy Foreign Minister, said on Friday.13:32 15.06.2012
Russia considers options to extradite Bout and Yaroshenko from U.S.Russia is currently considering various options to extradite Russian citizens Viktor Bout and Konstantin Yaroshenko from the United States, where they have been sentenced to long prison terms.12:55 15.06.2012
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