Citing government pressure, Russia's top independent newspaper closes its office after three decades

What happened: Novaya Gazeta, described as Russia's last major independent outlet critical of the Kremlin, closed its office after three decades, citing government pressure. Why it matters: The closure removes the last major independent media voice critical of the Kremlin still active in Russia, per the report.

Novaya Gazeta, described as Russia's last major independent outlet critical of the Kremlin, closed its office after three decades, citing government pressure.

The closure removes the last major independent media voice critical of the Kremlin still active in Russia, per the report.