Novaya Gazeta announces closure, citing pressure from Russian authorities

Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta says it is closing, citing intolerable pressure from authorities and saying Russian society is being 'systematically crushed'. Its former editor Dmitry Muratov won a Nobel prize.

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1. 30 Oct, 15:41 UTCThe Guardian reports Novaya Gazeta closure

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• Russian society being ‘systematically crushed’ says Novaya Gazeta as newspaper announces closureThe Guardian