Cat logomenu

Russian PM Calls for Pussy Riot to Be Freed

(Potentially) good news. I don’t think this demonstrates belated concern for civil rights, though, and neither does the AP:

By being the one to call for the women’s release, Medvedev, who has cultivated the image of a more liberal leader, could allow Putin to put the uncomfortable case behind him while not appearing weak.

Via The Mary Sue.

source