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Russia's top independent newspaper closes its office after three decades, citing official pressure

Russia's top independent newspaper closes its office after three decades, citing official pressure
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Novaya Gazeta, Russia's most celebrated independent newspaper, closed its Moscow offices Monday, citing relentless pressure from government officials. It was the last major independent media outlet critical of the Kremlin that remained active in Russia. Others closed or moved their operations ab...

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