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Three defendants in Argentina drug case to remain in detention until July

Moscow’s Tverskoy District Court has extended detention for three defendants in a notorious case over attempted cocaine smuggling from Argentina to Russia.

17:45 12.04.2018

Investigators seek detention for ex-top manager of major Internet provider

Investigators have filed a motion seeking detention of Aleksey Nashchekin, the former deputy CEO of Russian major Internet provider Rostelecom, who stands charged with accessory in abuse of authority.

17:21 12.04.2018

State Duma backs fines for fake information on social media

A bill on fines of up to 50 million rubles (about $810,000) for social networks refusing to remove false and illegal information passed its first reading in the lower house of Russian parliament on Thursday.

16:25 12.04.2018

People escaping court-sanctioned community service to go in jail

The State Duma has passed in the third and final reading a bill on prison terms for people escaping court-sanctioned mandatory community service.

14:42 12.04.2018

State Duma passes bill on blocking of websites with damaging information

The State Duma passed in the third and final reading on Thursday a bill specifying regulations for blocking of information defaming a citizen or a company.

13:00 12.04.2018

Russian lower house toughens punishment for state procurement violations

The State Duma, Russia’s lower house of parliament, adopted in the third and final reading on Thursday a bill toughening punishment for violations in the field of procurement for state and municipal needs.

12:00 12.04.2018

Moscow court to decide fate of Telegram on April 13

The Tagansky District Court of Moscow will hold first hearings concerning a lawsuit filed by Russia’s media watchdog Roskomnadzor against Telegram messenger for refusal to provide the Federal Security Service (FSB) with information on user messages decoding on April 13.

11:37 12.04.2018

Prosecutor asks court to uphold Ulyukayev’s 8-year sentence

A prosecutor asked the Moscow City Court on Thursday to uphold an 8-year prison sentence given to the former Russian economy minister Alexey Ulyukayev for bribery.

10:55 12.04.2018

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Russian courts allowed not to implement rulings of Europe's human rights court

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Redomiciliation stalls: How sanctions are shaping new practices for Russian companies

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Soldiers jailed for killing US journalist Russell Bentley

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