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“Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta says it will shut down following pressure from Kremlin”
“The paper is one of the few Russian outlets that has been openly critical of Russia’s war in Ukraine, but it has come under increasing pressure from Moscow.”
Novaya Gazeta will shut down due to Kremlin pressure
Key points
- Novaya Gazeta announced it would cease operations on November 9 after 30 years.
- The paper says authorities and security services forced the closure and eviction from Moscow HQ.
- Donations platform and servers will be shut down as part of the shutdown.
- Editors claim banks followed state-directed rules and that censorship affects civic life.
- One final issue will be published; journalists and supporters note the outlet's history and awards.
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