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Russias top independent newspaper closes its office after three decades, citing official pressure

MOSCOW (AP) — 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 abroad after President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022. In a statement published Oct. 30, the newspaper said the Russian authorities and the security services had...

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