The Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta closes due to government pressure.
Novaya Gazeta, a major independent Russian newspaper critical of the Kremlin, closed its Moscow offices on Monday. The publication ceased operations following pressure from Russian authorities and security services. The outlet was considered the last major independent media source critical of the government in Russia.
- Muratov urged the release of around 4,000 political prisoners in Russia.
- Novaya Gazeta ceased operations on Monday.
- Russian authorities and security services forced the newspaper to close.
- Six journalists from Novaya Gazeta have been killed.
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