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Naughty or nice? Why is Putin freeing prominent dissidents?

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Two members of the Russian band Pussy Riot on Monday joined the parade of political prisoners being released by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Russian court grants reprieve to one member of Pussy Riot band

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