This article is published by The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Here is an excerpt:

Two members of pop-punk activist group Pussy Riot have been listed as “foreign agents” by the Russian government, along with journalists and other prominent figures.

An updated list was published by the Russian justice ministry.

Pussy Riot said they would appeal in court and not comply with rules about labelling social media posts.

The term “foreign agent” carries a Soviet-era negative taint in Russia, suggesting spying.

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