Russia to charge jailbreakers with recapture expensesJanuary 31, 2012 - 14:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia’s Federal Penitentiary System has begun charging inmates who flee prison with the expense of their recapture, RIA Novosti reported citing Rossiskaya Gazeta daily. A court will determine the exact amount they must repay. Recaptured inmates will also be transferred to maximum security facilities for three-four years. Two escapees have already been fined for the cost of their recapture. The inmates, identified in documents as Roman G. and Gagik M., fled their penal colony in Arkhangelsk region in early 2011. They were quickly recaptured and fined 20,000 rubles ($659), the press service of the penitentiary system said. Even inmates who unsuccessfully attempt to escape will face charges for any damages to prison property, according to the paper. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | CSTO budget “to be adjusted due to Yerevan’s non-payment of contributions” The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Russia sends note of protest to Armenia over envoy’s trip to Ukraine’s Bucha Russia has sent a note of protest to Armenia over the visit of Vladimir Karapetyan and Tigran Ter-Margaryan to Bucha. Armenia: Protesters march to parliament, some spend the night on street The protesters did not disperse despite heavy rain that began at around 2 a.m. local time. Concept to complete Yerevan Cascade discussed at city hall A conceptual proposal to complete the Cascade complex in downtown Yerevan has been presented by Jean-Michel Wilmotte. |