Politics / NewsPolitics / NewsPussy Riot are now free (again) after their World Cup pitch invasionThey’ll still have to appear in court and could face jail time in the future – but it’s progressShareLink copied ✔️August 1, 2018August 1, 2018Text Kemi Alemoru After the World Cup protest that saw four members of Pussy Riot arrested, almost released, then arrested again, the group has finally been freed. Dressed in old-fashioned police uniforms to protest the country’s political and prison systems, the activists invaded the pitch during the final match in Moscow in July. Following a 15-day stint of incarceration, it has been confirmed that they are no longer in jail. However, according to the activist Twitter account they will still have to be in court and could face further sentencing and cannot attend sports events for three years. upd. our dear 4 activists are ON FREEDOM now. they still will have to come to court and still can get another 25 days,but now they're free 🖤— 𝖕𝖚𝖘𝖘𝖞 𝖗𝖎𝖔𝖙 (@pussyrrriot) July 31, 2018 At the time of arrest one of Pussy Riot’s most prominent organisers, Nadya Tolokonnikova, said the group has been charged with “the organisation and holding of public events without prior written notice” which can result in up to 10 days in prison. During their time in jail the group published a list of demands to the Russian government: “Let all political prisoners free; Not imprison for ‘likes’; stop illegal arrests on rallies; allow political competition in the country; and not fabricate criminal accusations and not keep people in jails for no reason”. They also released a new song, “Track about Good Cop” about oppressive policing. Lets hope none of this works against them in court. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingThings To Come: Porn saves the world in Maja Malou Lyse’s ‘bimbo sci-fi’The Danish artist’s new show premieres at the 2026 Venice Biennale – here, she discusses her fictional future where ‘porn stars rule the world’ and how it reflects our relationship with images todayArt & PhotographyBeautyNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismOakley FashionGoing ‘field mode’ with Roger ScottArt & PhotographyMeet the photographer behind Olivia Rodrigo’s new eraArts+CultureFive ads that took body-shaming to a whole new levelFilm & TVWhat do sex workers actually think of Euphoria?FashionRio Fashion Week came in hot for its 2026 relaunchBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and erotica PolaroidArt & PhotographyThree Dazed Clubbers on documenting a complete digital detoxEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy