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

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Told by 3 newspapers in 3 countries, between 19:00 and 07:00 on 9 November 2026.

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• BBC NEWS: Russia's leading independent newspaper closes after eviction
• THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD: Defiant in defeat, Russia’s bravest newspaper closes its doors

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• BBC News · United Kingdom · 19:10Russia's leading independent newspaper closes after evictionRead at the newspaper ↗
• PBS NewsHour · United States · 23:55Citing government pressure, Russia's top independent newspaper closes its office after three decadesRead at the newspaper ↗
• The Sydney Morning Herald · Australia · 07:35Defiant in defeat, Russia’s bravest newspaper closes its doorsRead at the newspaper ↗

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• newspaper
• independent
• russia