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Russia's top independent newspaper closes its office after three decades, citing official pressure
Read full article: Russia's top independent newspaper closes its office after three decades, citing official pressureRussia’s most celebrated independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, has closed its Moscow offices, citing relentless pressure from the government.

Editor of top independent Russian newspaper fined for allegedly discrediting military
Read full article: Editor of top independent Russian newspaper fined for allegedly discrediting militaryThe editor-in-chief of the renowned Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta was detained and later fined 30,000 rubles ($329) after being accused of discrediting Russia’s armed forces.
