Moscow City Court suspends deportation of journalist Ali Feruz
12:40 02/02/2018 The Moscow City Court has suspended a ruling of a lower court that refused temporary asylum for journalist of Novaya Gazeta newspaper Ali Feruz (Khudoberdy Nurmatov).
Russian eccentric artist Pavlensky receives political asylum in France
17:49 04/05/2017 Russian eccentric performance artist Pyotr Pavlensky has been granted political asylum in France.
Refugees who crossed Norwegian border on bikes deported to Russia – report
11:09 20/01/2016 Norway has begun deportation of refugees who tried to get into the country on bikes by illegally crossing the border with Russia.
Federal Migration Service drafts bill on asylum in Russia
16:35 18/08/2015 The Federal Migration Service has developed a draft law on providing asylum in the Russian Federation.
Hungary gives wanted Georgian ex-Justice Minister refugee status
10:34 21/04/2015 Georgian ex-Justice Minister Zurab Adeishvili who is wanted over allegations that he exceeded his authority and other crimes has been granted refugee status in Hungary.
Ecuador extends asylum for Assange
12:27 24/11/2014 Ecuador confirmed on Friday that it would extend asylum for the founder of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, who has been living in the Ecuadoran embassy in London for over two years.
Bulgarian court rules against extradition of Putin critic to Russia
15:17 21/10/2014 On Tuesday, The Sofia City Court has ruled against the extradition of businessman and human rights activist Nicolay Koblyakov to Russia, RIA Novosti reports.
Navalny ally Vladimir Ashurkov seeks asylum in UK
10:08 06/10/2014 Vladimir Ashurkov, one of closest allies of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is on Russia's wanted list, has asked for asylum in the UK.
Russia refuses to extradite fugitive banker to Lithuania
15:24 26/08/2014 Russia has granted asylum to Vladimir Romanov, the main shareholder in Lithuanian Ukio Bankas, who is suspected of large-scale embezzlement, and will not extradite him, Lithuania's Prosecutor General's Office said on Monday.
Fugitives wanted by Russia often seek asylum abroad - official
10:50 26/08/2014 A growing number of fugitives wanted by Russia flee abroad where they apply for asylum, Deputy Prosecutor General Alexander Zvyagintsev said on Tuesday.
Snowden granted 3-year residence permit in Russia
15:11 07/08/2014 Former NSA contractor and CIA employee Edward Snowden has been granted a Russian residence permit for three years, his lawyer Anatoly Kucherena announced on Thursday at a news conference in Moscow.
Snowden files for asylum extension in Russia
16:34 09/07/2014 Former NSA analyst Edward Snowden has filed a petition to extend his stay in Russia, which expires on July 31, his attorney Anatoly Kucherena told the press on Wednesday.
Russian children's rights ombudsman raises Ukrainian refugees question
16:36 04/06/2014 Russian children's rights ombudsman Pavel Astakhov will contact the Prosecutor General of Ukraine to petition for an arrangement of humanitarian corridor to Russia, to ensure safety of the children in the Eastern Ukraine.
Snowden wants to go home but will ask to extend asylum in Russia
11:22 29/05/2014 Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden, who was granted political asylum in Moscow last summer, would like to return home to the United States under certain conditions, but will instead ask to extend his temporary asylum.
Ethiopian Airlines hijacker faces 20 years in prison
14:21 17/02/2014 The man whose attempted hijack of an Ethiopian Airlines flight that resulted in a forced grounding in Geneva on Monday faces up to 20 years in prison, a representative of Geneva prosecutor's office told RIA Novosti.
Afghan atheist granted asylum on religious grounds in UK
16:00 14/01/2014 In a case thought to be the first of its kind, an Afghan atheist has been granted asylum on religious grounds in the UK, the Kent Law Clinic announced Tuesday.
US Court remands gay Russian man's asylum claim for fresh consideration
18:12 29/11/2013 A US federal appeals court in San Francisco granted on Wednesday a petition for review of the Bureau of Immigration Affairs' (BIA) decision that a gay Russian man is not entitled to asylum, and remanded the case for a review of whether there have been any changes in Russia in terms of the "persecution of homosexuals".
US offers political asylum to fugitive mogul Polonsky - lawyer
15:24 25/11/2013 The United States offered political asylum to fugitive real estate tycoon Sergei Polonsky, lawyer Alexander Karabanov told journalists on Monday.
Netherlands mulls offering asylum to Russian homosexuals
10:47 06/11/2013 Foreign Minister of Netherlands Frans Timmermans proposed offering asylum to Russians claiming discrimination under the now infamous "gay propaganda" ban.
UK MPs to question Home Secretary about al Libi asylum grant
14:44 07/10/2013 UK Members of Parliament will seek answers from Home Secretary Theresa May in connection with the 1995 decision to extend a grant of asylum to Abu Anas al Libi, The Telegraph reported Monday.