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Pussy Riot freed to improve Russia’s image, says band member
Nadezhda Tolokonnikova has said their release from prison was not a humanitarian gesture, but a propaganda stunt ahead of the Winter Olympics.
Pussy Riot appeals conviction, Russian church critical
Pussy Riot’s lawyer says he has seen signs of a backlash against their Western support that may not bode well for softer sentences.
Russia detains four for attacks on Muslim leaders
Russian authorities say they detained four suspects over attacks that wounded a top Islamic leader and killed his deputy.
Annan to meet Medvedev on Syria mission
Kofi Annan was in Moscow on Sunday for talks with President Dmitry Medvedev, which has crucial influence over efforts to end violence in Syria.
Russia demands no-military clause in Syria resolution
Russia says it will veto a draft UN resolution calling on Syria’s president to step down unless a clause ruling out military intervention was added.
Putin ally wants liberal party to fill the void amid protests
A long-time ally of Vladimir Putin has called for the creation of a liberal party to fill a void in Russian politics exposed by mass protests.
Putin vows revenge for suicide bombing
Prime Minister Vladimir Putin vowed revenge on Tuesday for a suicide bombing that killed at least 35 people at Russia’s busiest airport.