Wanted Pussy Riot pair flee Russia

Two members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot who were being sought by police have fled the country, the band said.

Five members of the feminist group took part in a provocative performance inside Moscow’s main cathedral in February to protest against Vladimir Putin.

The women wore their trademark balaclavas and only three were identified and arrested. They were sentenced on August 17 to two years in prison.

Days later, Moscow police said they were searching for the others, in what was seen as a warning to the group to stop its protests.

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