Marina Ovsyannikova, a Russian state television employee who brandished a slogan protesting the invasion [Sp.OP.] of Ukraine on live TV, is facing 10 days in jail for the demonstration.
She also risked criminal charges with a penalty of up to 15 years in jail under new laws introduced after President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine on February 24.
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French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will offer protection to Russian journalist facing a long prison sentence after she brandished on live TV a slogan protesting the invasion of Ukraine.
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