Pussy Riot jailed: Two years for Russian protest band
Three members of Russian punk group Pussy Riot have been jailed for two years after being found guilty of hooliganism over a protest in Moscow’s Christ the Saviour cathedral.
Music world gets behind Pussy Riot
Beatles frontman Paul McCartney has become the latest celebrity to offer his support to Russian punk girl group Pussy Riot by sending an open letter defending “artistic freedom”.
The judo diplomacy: Putin backs down on Pussy Riot
David Cameron appeared to score a minor victory in his talks with Vladimir Putin yesterday, after the Russian president urged the courts to treat punk group Pussy Riot leniently.
Judo diplomacy: Cameron grapples with Putin
Vladimir Putin says he will work with David Cameron and other western leaders to secure a “viable solution” to the situation in Syria.
Boris demands half-naked Putin
Boris Johnson has boosted his reputation for eccentricity with a demand for Russian president Vladimir Putin to perform half-naked at the Olympic Games.
Hague calls for Russian vote-rigging probe
Sunday’s presidential elections in Russia need further investigation, William Hague has said.
Putin is back: Reports of fraud dominate Russian election
The Foreign Office is pointedly waiting for reports from election monitors in Russia before commenting on Vladimir Putin’s victory in the presidential elections.
