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They strangled us, says founder of Russian newspaper shut under pressure from authorities

Novaya Gazeta has been one of the most high-profile independent news outlets in Russia over the last three decades.

Prominent Russian newspaper shuts down under pressure from authorities
Prominent Russian newspaper shuts down under pressure from authorities — image via BBC News World feed — Credit: Storywire

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Novaya Gazeta has been one of the most high-profile independent news outlets in Russia over the last three decades.

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