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“Russia: Critical newspaper 'Novaya Gazeta' to close”
““Novaya Gazeta,” one of the last remaining independent, critical media outlets in Russia, has announced it is closing under pressure from state authorities. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, evacuations have begun in Oleshky.”
Novaya Gazeta to close due to state pressure in Russia
Key points
- Independent Russian paper Novaya Gazeta announces shutdown amid state pressure.
- Editor-in-chief Sergei Sokolov says authorities forced the end of work.
- Novaya Gazeta will turn off servers on November 9 after 30 years.
- Cited investigations and censorship intensified after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- International groups condemn the harassment; some editors face legal charges.
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