Russian Independent Paper Novaya Gazeta Shuts Down
Novaya Gazeta, an independent Russian newspaper, has shut down under pressure from the Kremlin. It was one of the last outlets still openly criticising Russia's offensive. Its closure is seen as a new low in Moscow's campaign against dissenting voices.
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Context: Novaya Gazeta was known for investigative reporting, and its co-founder Dmitry Muratov shared the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. Russia has tightened laws on war coverage since it sent troops into Ukraine in 2022.
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