Pussy Riot hits back at Russia’s crackdown, proud to be branded extremists. Formed in 2011 by Nadya Tolokonnikova, they’re punk protest icons.
Pro-Palestinian and feminist groups have disrupted the Venice Biennale, with Pussy Riot and Femen staging protests at the Russian pavilion during previews. The EU has raised concerns about sanctions and funding linked to Russia’s participation. The Biennale has postponed the awards ceremony as tensions run high over geopolitical divides.