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“Last independent newspaper in Russia forced to shut down”
“The editor of Russia’s last independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, says Vladimir Putin’s government has “forced the editorial team to stop its work.””
Novaya Gazeta shuts down under state pressure in Russia
Key points
- Novaya Gazeta announced it will cease operations from Nov. 9 due to government pressure.
- Editors described the closure as forced by Russian authorities and security services.
- Staff were evicted from the Moscow newsroom and donation funding was cut off.
- The Anna Politkovskaya Museum will close with the newspaper at its former office.
- There are now no major independent newspapers operating inside Russia.
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