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ELI5: The Pussy Riot story

Today is the first I'm hearing about this, and it seems like this is something that's been going on for quite some time.

I've not been able to find a more concise version of the story, that isn't riddled with Russian politics that are, quite frankly, well above my head. What's the TL;DR version of the events that happened, and why is this news in the US right now?
gpt
The TLDR version is....

1) Pussy Riot dislike Putin and his politics and the Russian government in general for all kinds of reasons.

2) Pussy Riot decide to go into one of the main Cathedrals in Moscow and sing a song protesting the government.

3) Pussy Riot get arrested for basically making a big scene and making Putin look bad.

4) Pussy Riot held in prison awaiting trial for longer than expected.

5) Madonna turns up to Moscow who was supposed to be supported by Pussy Riot.... obviously cannot be supported as they are in jail awaiting trial.

6) Madonna says on stage basicy 'omg like totally let them go and stuff, what they did isnt that bad, jeeez guys, chill' and then proceeds to sing some songs.

7) International media suddenly care because Madonna mentioned it.

8) Pussy Riot trial happened a few weeks later, they all got convicted for basically being naughty girls and saying bad things and being blasphemous and what not.

9) Media now in outcry because of Madonna link.

10) Probably now wont hear the end of it for months.



....And as for Putin, as ever, not a single fuck was given that day.