After a live protest on TV: Russian journalist Ovsjannikova under house arrest until October – freedom of the press and freedom of expression

Kyiv)/Moscow – The television journalist Marina Owsjannikova, who became known for her live protest once morest the Russian military operation in Ukraine, is being placed under house arrest. This applies until October 9, a court in Moscow announced on Thursday. The 44-year-old Ovsyannikova, who was arrested on Wednesday, faces up to ten years in prison for discrediting the army.