Pussy Riot release new anti-Putin video

07/09/12 18:50 CET

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Russian punk band Pussy Riot have hit out at President Vladimir Putin once again in a new video.

The footage also shows three members of the group thanking musicians and fans for their support.

Last month, three other members of the band were jailed for two years after singing an anti-Putin song at Moscow’s main cathedral in February.

Madonna and Sting joined international calls for the women to be released.

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