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Novaya Gazeta to shut down, citing pressure from Russian authorities
Novaya Gazeta announces closure, citing pressure from Russian authorities and special services; editor-in-chief says servers will shut down November 9.
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Novaya Gazeta has announced it will cease operations, citing pressure from Russian authorities and special services. Editor-in-chief Sergei Sokolov said the newspaper will shut down its servers on November 9.
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