Pop superstar Lady Gaga has expressed her disappointment over Russia's shocking anti-gay laws and the behaviour of the country's government.

Back in June, it was announced that Russian parliament had passed a law prohibiting the “propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations”, which made it illegal to teach children about homosexuality.

Following that, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law banning same-sex couples from adopting and the situation in the country has grown more volatile with violence towards the LGBT community rising. The 'Born This Way' beauty took to her official Twitter page earlier this evening (August 5) and told her followers that she's deeply saddened by what's going on there and wants to 'send strength' to those affected:

"Sending bravery to LGBTs in Russia. The rise in government abuse is archaic. Hosing teenagers with pepper spray? Beatings? Mother Russia? The Russian government is criminal. Oppression will be met with revolution. Russian LGBTs you are not alone. We will fight for your freedom."

She added: "Why didn't you arrest me when you had the chance, Russia? Because you didn't want answer to the world?"