Prominent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta shuts down amid government pressure

Prominent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta shuts down amid government pressure

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Novaya Gazeta, a leading independent news outlet in Russia for over thirty years, has ceased operations. This development comes as a result of increasing pressure from Russian authorities on independent media.

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