Russia: Critical newspaper 'Novaya Gazeta' to close

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Independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta has announced it is closing, with Deutsche Welle reporting that it faced pressure from state authorities. The report also says evacuations have begun in Oleshky, Ukraine.

"Novaya Gazeta," one of the last remaining independent, critical media outlets in Russia, has announced it is closing under pressure from state authorities. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, evacuations have begun in Oleshky.