Russian investigators question Novaya Gazeta editor after raid

· Security · Russia

The editor-in-chief of Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta was taken in for questioning by investigators in Moscow on Thursday after authorities searched his home, the outlet said. The raid and questioning are part of continued pressure on independent media in Russia. Novaya Gazeta has been a leading voice of critical journalism despite tightening restrictions since the Ukraine war began.

Why it matters：The crackdown shows how Russia's independent press is being squeezed, with implications for press freedom and accountability.

Key points

  • Novaya Gazeta's editor-in-chief was taken for questioning in Moscow
  • Authorities searched his home before the questioning
  • The outlet reported the raid and questioning

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