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2014-03-05 Europe

Russian Today Anchor Speaks Out Against Ukraine Invasion

A news anchor for Moscow's English-speaking television network spoke out against Russia's invasion of Ukraine in a move of journalistic bravery Monday night.

Russia Today (RT) anchor Abby Martin spoke into the camera during her broadcast just seconds before cutting to commercial and said that she needed to express something "from her heart."

"What Russia did is wrong," Martin said. "I will not sit here and apologize or defend military aggression."

The Kremlin-funded network has been criticized for manipulating news in defense of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The network has been slammed for it's "shameless pro-Putin propaganda."

Martin condemned Russia for what she called a "terrible situation" and said she would "keep telling the truth as I see it" if that's what it takes to "prevent a full-blown cold war."

"Just because I work here, for RT, doesn't mean I don't have editorial independence," she said. "I can't stress enough how strongly I am against any state intervention in a sovereign nation's affairs."

Glenn Greenwald, who reported on Martin's segment Monday morning, pointed out the rarity of this type of journalistic independence, even in the United States...

Posted by Omavising Ebbemp9815 2014-03-05 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11135 views ] Top

#1 Glenn Greenwald, who reported on Martin's segment Monday morning, pointed out the rarity of this type of journalistic independence, ~~even~~ particularly in the United States...

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Posted by Besoeker 2014-03-05 03:49|| 2014-03-05 03:49|| Front Page Top

#2 Hoping for a better paying job with CNN?

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2014-03-05 05:58|| 2014-03-05 05:58|| Front Page Top

#3 Someday, maybe our MSM will grow some cojones and show some courage in reporting. When you trumpet a particular agenda, you are not seeking the truth and you give up a free press--an essential of a free society.

Posted by JohnQC 2014-03-05 08:53|| 2014-03-05 08:53|| Front Page Top

#4 Remarkable. DHL already has the overnighted horse's head on the way for delivery.

Posted by OldSpook 2014-03-05 22:16|| 2014-03-05 22:16|| Front Page Top

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