news agency BBC reported that Ms. Marina of Siyannikova Editor of the TV channel Channel 1, which is controlled by the Russian government. Detained following she appeared behind another female broadcaster during a live broadcast. and held up a banner with an anti-war message. And people do not believe propaganda on Monday (Mar 14, 2022). She also published a video clip stating that The war in Ukraine is a crime and the Russians are asked to join the resistance.
After the incident, Ms. Ofsyyannikova’s lawyer came out to say that Haven’t been able to contact his client for several hours. before it was later revealed that She was taken to court and fined 30,000 rubles (approximately US$1,370) for insulting the government under Russian protest law. After she released a video clip calling on people to rally once morest the war in Ukraine. But the Kremlin government called it a special military operation.
Ms Ofsyyannikova told a court in Moscow that “This is my anti-war decision. I made this decision myself because I didn’t like that the Russians started this invasion. It’s really cruel.” “I want to thank everyone for their support. both friends and colleagues It was a very difficult few days. in my life I hadn’t slept for two days and I was questioned for over 14 hours.”
She also accused the authorities of did not allow her to contact her for legal assistance in the first place. As her lawyer told the court, Despite trying to get a lawyer to participate in the investigation. But his client was unauthorized for hours. “They didn’t allow me to communicate with close people and relatives. They do not allow any legal recourse. I am in a difficult situation,” Ms Ofsyyannikova said.
It is not yet clear whether Ms Ofsyyannikova will face further charges. related toraising a protest signIn the middle of a live TV show? with concern that She might face more serious charges. with new crime laws It prohibits calling Russian military operations in Ukraine an “aggression” or spreading “fake news” regarding it.
