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3/29/22

Ukraine Invasion by Russia: Novaya Gazeta: Leading Russian independent newspaper shuts down after warnings

One of the last independent news outlets in Russia has announced it's closing down while the war in Ukraine is ongoing.

Novaya Gazeta said in a statement that they had received two warnings from Russian press watchdog Roskomnadzor, which put their operating license at risk, so they had decided to suspend activities.

The move comes at a time when Russian authorities are stepping up their pressure against critical and independent voices.

Read more at: https://www.euronews.com/2022/03/28/leading-russian-independent-newspaper-shuts-down-after-warnings-over-war-in-ukraine

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