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Rita Flores, one of the last prominent figures from Moscow's anti-Putin protest scene, has publicly confessed to spying for the Russian Federal Security Service, sparking fear among dissidents abroad.
Former Pussy Riot member and activist Rita Flores (real name Margarita Konovalova) said on August 24 that FSB officers recruited her in early 2023.
The US Supreme Court temporarily sided with Trump on mail-in voting restrictions, while Trump and Ontario Premier Doug Ford exchanged insults over trade disputes. Meanwhile, South Korea vowed to turn Trump's overtures into North Korea talks, and reports emerged of Trump's call with Pakistan's Army Chief ahead of a Tehran visit.
Nadya Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot talks about her "audacious" debut album 'CYKA', her inspirations, and her commitment to challenging the Russian regime.
Zoe Williams argues in an opinion piece that the oppression of women is a foundational step towards authoritarianism, citing cases such as the jailing of Pussy Riot members in Russia and the overturning of Roe v Wade in the US. She emphasizes the need to fight misogyny rather than attempting to understand it.
The Guardian’s David Levene braved two-headed worms, Pussy Riot protests and a tank of urine to bring you this photographic extravaganza from the celebrated arts festival Continue reading...
Activist groups Pussy Riot and Femen have reportedly closed the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale.
Pussy Riot, joined by Femen, staged a protest at the Venice Biennale against Russia's participation, leading to the temporary closure of the Russian pavilion and drawing attention to the war in Ukraine.
The Czech Radio play "Mother of God, Drive Putin Away," inspired by the punk anti-Putin group Pussy Riot, won first place at the UK International Radio Drama 2026 festival in Canterbury.
A French court has sentenced Chen Zhangjie, the Chinese captain of the Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker Boracay, to one year in prison in absentia and issued an arrest warrant for failing to comply with orders during an inspection in international waters, with the vessel suspected of transporting Russian oil in violation of Western sanctions.
The activist group Pussy Riot is protesting US tech company Ubiquiti, accusing it of 'powering Russian war crimes'.
After a four-year break, Russia is returning to the Venice Biennale. Mikhail Shvydkoi, Russia's delegate for international cultural exchanges and the country's former culture minister, said that…
The Russian activist group Pussy Riot has announced plans for an action at the Venice Biennale to protest Russia's renewed participation in the international art exhibition.
Rita Flores reveals in an interview that she was coerced into spying for Russia’s Federal Security Service for nearly two years before refusing cooperation and escaping assassination plots.
A former member of the Russian punk rock group Pussy Riot has claimed she was coerced into working for Russia's FSB security service for three years. She alleges the FSB attempted to involve her in a murder plot against her ex-partner in Serbia.
A former member of the Russian punk rock group Pussy Riot has been revealed to have worked for the Russian security services (FSB) for three years. She has since escaped Russia after her forced collaboration.
Russian activist group Pussy Riot has released their debut album 'CYKA,' which, according to a review, is let down by blunt-force EDM, corny guitars, and generic synths that undermine the group's political acuity.
The Venice Biennale has become a political battleground, marked by a resigned jury, Pussy Riot actions, and boycott calls, despite the late curator's vision for spiritual healing.
The Venice Biennale opened with significant protests against Israel and Russia, leading to some pavilion closures and clashes, while various national pavilions also presented their exhibitions.
Feminist activist groups Pussy Riot and FEMEN staged a protest outside Russia's pavilion at the Venice Biennale, using pink balaclavas and smoke grenades to demonstrate against Russia's participation, stating 'Blood is Russia's art'.
Leaked reports and intelligence claims suggest Russian President Vladimir Putin is increasingly paranoid, fearing a coup or assassination attempt amidst growing tensions within the Kremlin elite. This alleged fear has led to speculation about his security measures and behavior.
Pussy Riot punk artist and activist Nadya Tolokonnikova has been indicted and placed on Russia's 'wanted list' for violating the country's 'foreign agent law.'
The activist group Pussy Riot staged a protest against the US tech company Ubiquiti, accusing it of "powering Russian war crimes" by providing technology allegedly used by the Russian military.
Members of the Pussy Riot collective have sent an open letter to the President of the Venice Biennale, Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, reacting to and protesting Russia's announced participation in this year's event.
After being closed during the last two Biennales, Russia's national pavilion is opening its doors again this year, organizers revealed to ARTnews. In February 2022.
When the Pussy Riot co-founder was arrested, she told her son she would be back the next day. She was gone for two years.
A former protest group member claims she was threatened into working as an informant for Russia's security service for nearly three years, warning of disappearance if she refused.
How Putin’s spies tried to turn the tables on Pussy Riot The Times
Pussy Riot member Maria Alyokhina, who recently visited the 'Platon. People Power' exhibition in Vienna, discussed her new book 'Political Girl,' her 17 months in a Russian penal colony, her ongoing struggle, and her hopes for the future.
Pussy Riot is participating in a new art biennale in Pulkautal, Austria, which aims to bring the future of the jet-set biennale business to rural areas, as envisioned by Elisabeth von Samsonow.
Russia has officially added the punk rock collective Pussy Riot to its list of "terrorists and extremists." This designation by Moscow has drawn international attention to the group's status.
A collection of 20 pictures captures key global events from the past seven days, including Femen and Pussy Riot protests in Venice, Israeli strikes in Gaza, a hantavirus outbreak, and Emma Chamberlain at the Met Gala.
The Venice Biennale has opened with significant political controversy and protests, particularly concerning the participation of Russian artists and the defense of their inclusion by the Biennale chief. Activists and cultural figures have voiced strong opposition, leading to boycotts and snubs.
The Munich Literature Festival is hosting Marija Aljochina of Pussy Riot and exploring how literature can learn from political protests, making the city a hub for literary exile.
A Russian military transport plane reportedly crashed over the Crimean Peninsula, resulting in the deaths of all 29 people on board.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the United Arab Emirates, securing a new defense cooperation agreement and discussing security. This visit follows a defense deal with Saudi Arabia, as Ukraine seeks broader arms partnerships with Gulf states to counter Iranian drones.
Russia's participation in the Biennale is facing strong criticism, with Ukraine's Foreign Ministry vehemently opposing it and Pussy Riot announcing a protest action, citing accusations of 'whitewashing' war crimes.
Russian activist group Pussy Riot announced that they will perform an action at the Venice Biennale as a reaction to Russia's return to this international art event.