
Police officers detain a woman during a protest against Russian military action in Ukraine, in Manezhnaya Square in central Moscow
(Picture: AFP via Getty Images)Russian journalist Marina Ovsyannikova was lauded for her extraordinary bravery on Monday night after interrupting a state news broadcast to protest against the invasion of Ukraine.
Her act of courage has become the most potent symbol of Russian anti-war sentiment in three weeks of conflict – stoking fears she could meet the same fate as other compatriots who have dared to challenge Vladimir Putin.