Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta to close, citing pressure from ‘special services’
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Novaya Gazeta, an independent Russian media outlet known for its sharp criticism of President Vladimir Putin, is shutting down following suppression by authorities. As the Russian government tightens control over public opinion to prevent public discontent over the war in Ukraine, which has dragged on for over four years, even a media outlet founded by a Nobel Peace Prize laureate is holding out.
The most famous independent medium, which has been active in Russia until now, must close forever. Journalists now fear for their lives.
The newspaper has to stop operating after massive pressure. November 9th is over.
The newspaper "Novaya Gaseta" was one of Russia's most critical media. Now it has to stop its work.
The murder of reporter Anna Politkovskaya caused the "Novaya Gazeta" to become sadly famous in 2006. Afterwards, the critical Russian medium was under political and financial pressure. Now, the editorial staff is quitting.
The Novaia Gazeta newspaper, a historical bastion of Russia's independent press, which openly opposed Russian offensive against Ukraine, announced Friday its closure under pressure from Russian authorities.
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