Russia claim foreign criticism of Pussy Riot trial is 'biased'
Russia said foreign criticism of the trial and sentencing of three members of punk band Pussy Riot for a protest against President Vladimir Putin is "biased" and politically motivated.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Alexander Lukashevich said: "The case ... has served only as an occasion for the latest wave of rushed, biased and politically charged evaluations".
Outrage after Pussy Riot jailed for two years
International community calls the jailing of the punk band Pussy Riot 'unfair' and 'excessively harsh' after they receive two year sentences
Sir Paul McCartney backs Pussy Riot trio who face jail
Sir Paul McCartney has backed the Pussy Riot trio who face prison for performing an anti-Putin protest song inside Moscow's main cathedral.
Madonna defends Pussy Riot against 'censorship'
Madonna has said that a jail sentence for radical Russian band 'Pussy Riot' would be a "tragedy," ahead of her Moscow concert.