Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta closes amid pressure from Moscow

Novaya Gazeta said it will remain closed for the duration of what the newspaper referred to as “the special operation” in Ukraine, the term Russian authorities insist media must use

Mon, 28 Mar, 2022 - 19:00

Associated Press reporters

Russia’s leading independent newspaper has suspended operations after pressure from Moscow, less than six months after its editor won the Nobel Peace Prize for his paper’s courageous reporting under difficult circumstances.

Novaya Gazeta said it will remain closed for the duration of what the newspaper referred to as “the special operation” in Ukraine, the term Russian authorities insist media must use.