Russia's top independent newspaper closes under relentless government pressure

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Novaya Gazeta closes its Moscow newsroom amid pressure

Novaya Gazeta, an independent Russian newspaper, closed its Moscow newsroom and operations, according to reports published from November 9 to 11. DW reported that authorities labeled the paper a “foreign agent” and ordered it to leave its Moscow premises; Al Jazeera said the paper cited a government clampdown. NBC News reported witnessing the closure on Monday. Some reports described the shutdown as underway, while others said the newspaper had already closed; they gave no further details about its future operations.