A member of the punk anarchists Pussy Riot is reportedly in grave condition from what appears to be poisoning.

Russian news reports claim Pyotr Verzilov has been in emergency care since late Tuesday. The reports by Ekho Moskvy radio and news portal Meduza said Verzilov has lost his eyesight and ability to speak, accord…

Four members of the Russian punk activist and rock group Pussy Riot have been jailed for 15 days for their World Cup Final pitch invasion.

The quartet were accused of contravening the rules for spectators at sporting events and wearing police uniforms illegally. They were also banned from attending sports events for th…

Russia’s Pussy Riot anarchists briefly disrupted the World Cup game between France and Croatia , sending four people dressed as police onto the field and stopping the game.

The group claimed responsibility via Twitter and said the protest was a message to free political prisoners. The group managed to evade the numerou…

UPDATE The European Film Academy is calling for the unconditional release of Russian director Kirill Serebrennikov and a guarantee of “his free movement and artistic expression.”

“There is every reason to believe that Kirill Serebrennikov’s arrest is politically motivated,” said the EFA’s board in a statement from Berl…

EXCLUSIVE: Cleopatra Entertainment has acquired worldwide rights outside Russian territories to Act & Punishment, the music documentary about Russian activists and punk rockers Pussy Riot. The company plans a November theatrical bow in the U.S., in conjunction with a soundtrack release and a U.S. tour by the band to…