The feeing of one defendent is only a half-measure in achieving justice for the three members of punk group Pussy Riot, human rights groups say.

Vladimir Putin's election to a third term as Russian president has spurred debates about civil society and church-state relations within the Russian Orthodox Church.

A veteran human rights campaigner has warned of growing restrictions on religious freedom in Russia, and has urged more action on the issue.

The Russian and Greek Orthodox churches are strongly objecting to plans in both countries to introduce electronic national identity cards.