The Russian punk collective Pussy Riot has released a new song in protest at the war in Ukraine and has called for Russian President Vladimir Putin to be tried for his actions. In a statement released on December 24 alongside the track, titled Mama, Don’t Watch TV, the group describes Putin’s government as a “terrorist regime” and the president, his officials, generals, and propagandists as “war criminals.” The group is known for staging protests often against actions taken by the Russian government and officials. Members have been detained and jailed in previous cases.
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