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Independent Russian Newspaper Shuts Down Amid Kremlin Pressure
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The independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta has ceased operations due to mounting pressure from the Kremlin. The outlet was known for its long-standing documentation of human rights abuses.
Why it matters
The closure of a major independent media outlet signifies a further contraction of press freedom and civil society in Russia.
Founded in 1993 after the collapse of the Soviet Union, Novaya Gazeta was…
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