Last major independent Russian newspaper closes after years of persecution

One of the last major independent Russian newspapers, founded with Gorbachev's support and led by a Nobel Peace Prize winner, has closed. The outlet faced intense state persecution and lost six collaborators to murder. This marks a significant milestone in the consolidation of state control over Russian media, reducing independent voices to near zero.

AI disclosure: Model-written summary of the source, not a verified fact. Check the sources. How Mosaic works