Russia's Leading Independent Newspaper Novaya Gazeta Closes
Russia's leading independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, has announced its closure. The publication cited a government clampdown, an eviction from its offices, and blocked donations as the reasons for shutting down.
Russia's leading independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, has been forced to close. The outlet announced its shutdown following an eviction from its offices of three decades.
According to the reports, the newspaper was one of the few remaining outlets in Russia that criticized Moscow's war on Ukraine. Some reports state that the closure was due to a government clampdown, while others point to being blocked from receiving donations alongside the office eviction.
Further details regarding the immediate aftermath of the closure were not provided in the reports.
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