Marina Ovsiannikova, a Russian journalist who was arrested after protesting the invasion of Ukraine during a news program broadcast on a Russian public channel on Monday, assured this Thursday that “not all Russians are the same,” but lamented the “zombification” of the population by government propaganda.
In this regard, he stated that his goal in breaking into the news broadcast was “to show the Western audience that Russians are against the war,” and he has asked his fellow people to “stop listening to the Kremlin stations.”
As a result, he has stated repeatedly to the BBC that, given the situation in Ukraine, he could not “stay out.” “To the Russians, I say: I want to show you that the Kremlin’s propaganda has zombified you; stop believing it. Turn off the TV and radio “He has stated that he is a member of the government.
“Learn how to find and analyze information. From both Western and Ukrainian sources. I understand that finding this information is difficult given that it is also a communication battle, but you must do it, you must try “he stated
After being arrested and interrogated for 14 hours, Ovsiannikova was condemned on Tuesday to a fine of 30,000 rubles (255 euros at current exchange rates) for her symbolic gesture.