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President Putin introduces fines for failure to block sites with banned information

Russian 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 Potkin

The 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 Bavaria

Russian 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 release

The 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 completed

Russia’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 million

Allianz 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

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