Pussy Riot makes appearance at Sochi Olympics

The 2014 Sochi Olympics have been touched by more controversy as members of Russian activist group Pussy Riot have clashed with authorities. 

According to CBC, Cossack militia patrolling in Sochi quashed the start of a Pussy Riot performance Tuesday by attacking the group with whips. 

The day before, another two members of the group were detained and later released by police.

The Olympic Committee has released a statement saying that the games are not the place for these kinds of demonstrations.

Pussy Riot has gained international attention in recent years for protesting the government of President Vladimir Putin.