A broadcast of Russian News was interrupted by an employee of the network, who ran into the shot holding a sign that read, “They are lying to you!”
It was an incredible act of bravery and defiance, Marina Ovsyannikova, held a sign up behind the newsreader that read, “No war. Stop the war. Don’t believe the propaganda. They’re lying to you here.”
She was also chanting the words, “Stop the war!”
The news anchor continued reading the news and seemed to speak louder likely in an attempt to drown out her coworker’s protest.
It was a brave and bold protest by Ovsyannikova, who works as an editor at Channel One.
The broadcast she interrupted is also a highly rated news broadcast which means her message could have potentially reached millions.
I went through the trouble of running back on this broadcast through an ultra sketchy website because I didn't believe it. It's absolutely real. Happened about half an hour ago. This is one of Russia's most widely-viewed channels. https://t.co/FSldUGge5v
— Alejandro Alvarez 🫡 (@aletweetsnews) March 14, 2022
The Guardian has reported that she was arrested for her protest and is now facing charges and could potentially face prison time.
She could possibly be charged with trying to discredit the use of Russia’s armed forces but currently, no charges have been made public.
It also appears Ovsyannikova recorded a video before her protest, where she blames Putin for the war and apologises for working at Channel One.
Ovsyannikova also appears to have recorded a video beforehand in which she blames Putin for the war and apologizes for her work on Russian state TV news. pic.twitter.com/VuoqtJWcIY
— max seddon (@maxseddon) March 14, 2022
The footage has since been going viral on social media and Ovsyannikova is being commended for her brave actions.
