The Russian court has previously sentenced a associate of the Pussy Riot squad to sentences of up to 14 years in prison for anti-war movie and protest against invasion of Ukraine. According to Mediazone, the prosecution in Basmanny territory Court applied for penalties from 9 to 14 years in prison.
The activists were accused of spreading false information about the Russian army. Criminal proceedings active an anti-war movie titled "Mom, don't watch TV".
Protest at the Art Museum
The case is besides associated with the participation of activists in a protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine of 18 April 2024 at the Munich Art Museum. During the action, Pussy Riot members chanted slogans criticizing Russian aggression against Ukraine and called Vladimir Putin a war criminal.
One of the women urinated on a image of the Russian leader. According to the prosecutor, the movie published during the event allegedly contained false information about Russian soldiers killing Ukrainian civilians.
Defendant pleads not guilty
Defendants representing the defendants before the court reported that they did not plead guilty. All activists are presently outside Russia.
Pussy Riot is simply a Russian group known for anti-government protests and feminist speeches. It gained global fame through controversial actions aimed at the Russian authorities and the Russian Orthodox Church.
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