Politics● Elevated19m ago · Nov 8, 2026, 1:59 PM
<a href='https://news.sky.com/video/russias-last-major-independent-news-outlet-closing-down-13609472'>'Human rights and freedom have ceased': Newspaper that defied Kremlin pays price</a>
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Sky News World · Eastern Europe
Russia's last major independent news outlet is reportedly closing down, highlighting concerns over human rights and freedom of the press in the country. This signifies a further restriction on independent media within Russia.
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