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Would you be as brave ?

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Lucca Tue 15-Mar-22 07:02:27

Reading this article about a Russian journalist’s protest I was so impressed by her bravery but I’m sure I wouldn’t possess that courage.

Luckygirl3 Wed 16-Mar-22 12:09:09

She has been fined - and Putin has made sure we all know that. He could not dispose of her while there is such a media spotlight on her. I feel sure the poor woman will meet with some sort of accident in the fullness of time. She has made him look an idiot - he will not tolerate that for long.

HannahLoisLuke Wed 16-Mar-22 12:02:43

Have I missed something? I heard she’d been fined the equivalent of £300 and released She said herself that it’s because she has children.
I’m sure that’s not the end of it though.

maddyone Wed 16-Mar-22 12:00:15

She’s a very brave woman, and no, I’m not that brave.

Luckygirl3 Wed 16-Mar-22 11:50:34

I would not be as brave - I am filled with admiration.

She is a dead woman walking - he will "vanish" her in the fullness of time, quietly and behind the scenes when the spotlight is off her.

MerylStreep Wed 16-Mar-22 11:47:41

Putin is playing his evil cat and mouse games. She’s knows her days are numbered. Even if she were somehow able to leave the country he will get her.

Yammy Wed 16-Mar-22 11:46:13

No, I might have thought what she did but would never have put my head above the parapet.
Let's hope the fine is the end of it but I doubt it somehow.

mokryna Wed 16-Mar-22 11:37:19

Jane43 We have to think nothing is true coming out from that country unless all her family have been allowed to travel outside Russia.

Jane43 Wed 16-Mar-22 11:26:28

I was surprised to hear yesterday that she had appeared in court and was fined. I really hope that is true and that she is safe.

Davida1968 Wed 16-Mar-22 11:22:26

I'd like to think that I could be that brave, but I don't know how I'd be in reality....

Sparklefizz Wed 16-Mar-22 11:20:10

Bravo! I'm in awe of her for her bravery. Not sure I would have had the courage.

GrammarGrandma Wed 16-Mar-22 11:15:51

She has been released after 14 hours of questioning and fined but that is probably not the end of it.

sodapop Tue 15-Mar-22 12:20:18

A very brave woman indeed, not sure I would have had that courage. Sadly its still only a minority of Russian people who see the truth of what is happening in Ukraine.

Curlywhirly Tue 15-Mar-22 11:34:22

No, I am certainly not that brave - what an amazing woman. She would know for certain that there would be dreadful consequences for her action.
I just wish the IT hackers could somehow transmit footage on Russian TV of what is really happening. Surely despite the propaganda put out by the Russian PR machine, the truth will out when all those Russian soldiers come home in body bags (or don't return at all).

MerylStreep Tue 15-Mar-22 11:17:45

I admire the fact that she has apologised for perpetuating Putins propaganda over the years on her tv station.

ayse Tue 15-Mar-22 11:07:57

GrannyGravy13

It’s just been reported that she has been in touch with a lawyer and is in all probability looking at a jail sentence of anything between 5 to 15 years.

I know I am not that brave, but without people like her the Russian people will not know the truth of the situation.

Well said

GrannyGravy13 Tue 15-Mar-22 11:03:42

It’s just been reported that she has been in touch with a lawyer and is in all probability looking at a jail sentence of anything between 5 to 15 years.

I know I am not that brave, but without people like her the Russian people will not know the truth of the situation.

Coastpath Tue 15-Mar-22 10:09:50

What an incredible act of bravery. Inspirational.

Kalu Tue 15-Mar-22 09:59:35

I read this newsfeed late last night.
Incredibly brave woman especially with the knowledge of the high price to pay for her actions. ?

Germanshepherdsmum Tue 15-Mar-22 09:48:48

No. She knows the probable consequences for herself but she will also cause her family to suffer.

Anniebach Tue 15-Mar-22 09:33:26

No

Serendipity22 Tue 15-Mar-22 09:32:36

us

Serendipity22 Tue 15-Mar-22 09:31:59

Brave yes, no doubt about that, BUT what are the consequences! Obviously none of is have the answer, but 1 deluded person will.

JaneJudge Tue 15-Mar-22 09:24:32

No sad

ayse Tue 15-Mar-22 09:21:09

I salute her bravery. What a courageous young woman, knowing the consequences of her action. ????????. I doubt if many of us would have done the same, although we would like to think we might.

I understand that many young Russians have left their country full of despair for their government’s actions. I hope the West will also offer asylum, in these circumstances.

Calendargirl Tue 15-Mar-22 09:17:51

In answer to the OP, no, but I wish I was.