Russia's Novaya Gazeta closes after eviction and 'foreign agent' label

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Novaya Gazeta, one of Russia's last remaining independent newspapers, said it is closing after it was evicted from its Moscow offices of three decades and blocked from receiving donations. The paper had been designated a "foreign agent" by Russian authorities, a label that severely restricts operations, and announced last month it would have to close. The closure further narrows Russia's already constricted media landscape.

Why it matters：The loss of a leading investigative outlet underscores the Kremlin's tightening control over information during the war in Ukraine.

Key points

  • The paper lost its Moscow newsroom after three decades.
  • Authorities labeled it a "foreign agent".
  • It was blocked from receiving donations.

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