Russia declares Nobel Peace Prize-winning editor Dmitry Muratov to be a foreign agent
1 year, 3 months ago

Russia declares Nobel Peace Prize-winning editor Dmitry Muratov to be a foreign agent

Firstpost  

Muratov was chief editor of Novaya Gazeta, which was widely respected abroad for its investigative reporting and was frequently critical of the Kremlin. Novaya Gazeta has suspended publication till the war in Ukraine ends Russian authorities on Friday declared well known newspaper editor Dmitry Muratov, a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, to be a foreign agent, continuing the country’s moves to suppress critics and independent reporting. Russian law allows for individuals and organizations receiving funding from abroad to be declared foreign agents, a pejorative term that potentially undermines their credibility with the Russian public. After Russia enacted harsh laws to punish statements that criticized its military actions in Ukraine or were found to discredit Russian soldiers, Novaya Gazeta announced it would suspend publication until the conflict ended.

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Kremlin Says Russian Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Dmitry Muratov Is a ‘Foreign Agent’
1 year, 3 months ago

Kremlin Says Russian Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Dmitry Muratov Is a ‘Foreign Agent’

News 18  

Russia on Friday added respected journalist and Nobel Prize co-recipient Dmitry Muratov to its list of foreign agents, a label authorities commonly use to stifle critics. The move targeting the editor of Russia’s top independent publication Novaya Gazeta is part of a wider crackdown on respected civil society institutions that has accelerated with Moscow’s assault on Ukraine. Muratov “used foreign …

Russia declares Nobel-winning editor Dmitry Muratov to be a foreign agent
1 year, 3 months ago

Russia declares Nobel-winning editor Dmitry Muratov to be a foreign agent

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian authorities on Friday declared newspaper editor Dmitry Muratov, a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, to be a foreign agent, continuing the country’s moves to suppress critics and independent reporting. Russian law allows for individuals and organizations receiving funding from abroad to be declared foreign agents, a pejorative term that potentially undermines their credibility with the Russian …

Russia outlaws critical news outlet as ‘undesirable’ in continued crackdown on dissent
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia outlaws critical news outlet as ‘undesirable’ in continued crackdown on dissent

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — Russian authorities on Wednesday declared a news outlet critical of the Kremlin an “undesirable” organization, effectively banning it from operating in Russia as part of a continued crackdown on dissent. Novaya Gazeta Europe was founded by former journalists of the prominent independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta that was stripped of its media license last year. Prosecutor General’s …

Russian journalist sells Nobel Prize at record $103.5 million to help Ukrainian kids
2 years, 6 months ago

Russian journalist sells Nobel Prize at record $103.5 million to help Ukrainian kids

India Today  

Dmitry Muratov, the co-winner of the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize and the editor of one of Russia's last major independent newspapers, auctioned off his Nobel medal for a record $103.5 million to aid children displaced by the war in Ukraine. Russia's mainstream media and state-controlled organisations follow closely the language used by the Kremlin to describe the conflict with Ukraine, …

US believes Russia behind attack on Nobel laureate Dmitry Muratov
2 years, 7 months ago

US believes Russia behind attack on Nobel laureate Dmitry Muratov

Al Jazeera  

The editor of Novaya Gazeta newspaper and Kremlin critic was attacked with red paint laced with acetone on April 7. The United States intelligence community believes the Russian government was behind a chemical attack on a prominent Kremlin critic and Nobel Peace Prize recipient in April, according to multiple reports in US media. Dmitry Muratov, the editor of the investigative …

Russia's Last Major Independent Newspaper Shuts Down Amid Government Pressure
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia's Last Major Independent Newspaper Shuts Down Amid Government Pressure

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Russia’s leading independent newspaper suspended operations Monday after pressure from Russian authorities, a move that comes less than six months after its editor won the Nobel Peace Prize for his paper’s courageous reporting under difficult circumstances. The paper, Novaya Gazeta, said it will remain closed for the duration of what the newspaper referred to in quotations as …

Ukraine crisis: Top Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta halts publication until end of war
2 years, 8 months ago

Ukraine crisis: Top Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta halts publication until end of war

Firstpost  

Chief editor Dmitry Muratov said it was a “difficult” decision, indicating it was an effort to “save” the respected publication and avoid a total shutdown Moscow: Russia’s top independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, whose chief editor was last year awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, said Monday it was suspending publication until the end of Moscow’s military action in Ukraine. Chief editor …

Russia’s Novaya Gazeta newspaper suspends activity after warning
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia’s Novaya Gazeta newspaper suspends activity after warning

Al Jazeera  

The investigative paper said it was suspending its activities until the end of Russia’s ‘special operation’ in Ukraine. Russia’s Novaya Gazeta newspaper, whose editor Dmitry Muratov was a co-winner of last year’s Nobel Peace Prize, has said it was suspending its online and print activities until the end of Russia’s “special operation” in Ukraine. “For us, and I know, for …

Nobel Peace Prize laureate’s paper closes amid pressure from Russia
2 years, 8 months ago

Nobel Peace Prize laureate’s paper closes amid pressure from Russia

LA Times  

Russia’s leading independent newspaper suspended operations Monday after pressure from Russian authorities, a move that comes less than six months after its editor received the Nobel Peace Prize for his paper’s courageous reporting under difficult circumstances. The paper, Novaya Gazeta, said it will remain closed for the duration of what the newspaper referred to in quotations as “the special operation” …

A Nobel gesture: Why Russian journalist has offered to auction his peace prize
2 years, 9 months ago

A Nobel gesture: Why Russian journalist has offered to auction his peace prize

Firstpost  

Dmitry Muratov, editor of Novaya Gazeta, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021 for safeguarding freedom of expression in Russia. In an effort to help, Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov, the co-winner of last year’s Nobel Peace Prize, has offered to auction off his Nobel Peace Prize medal to raise money for the Ukrainian evacuees. Muratov’s noble gesture Dmitry Muratov, the …

A Russian editor auctioned his Nobel Prize to help Ukraine. It fetched $103.5 million
2 years, 9 months ago

A Russian editor auctioned his Nobel Prize to help Ukraine. It fetched $103.5 million

NPR  

A Russian editor auctioned his Nobel Prize to help Ukraine. It fetched $103.5 million Enlarge this image toggle caption Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov announced back in March that he would auction off his Nobel Peace Prize medal to raise money for Ukrainian refugees. Enlarge this image toggle caption Kena Betancur/AFP …

Russian Nobel laureate donates medal to Ukrainian refugees
2 years, 9 months ago

Russian Nobel laureate donates medal to Ukrainian refugees

Al Jazeera  

Novaya Gazeta editor Dmitry Muratov says his award will be auctioned to raise funds for Ukrainians fleeing war. Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov, a co-winner of last year’s Nobel Peace Prize and the editor of the independent Novaya Gazeta newspaper, plans to donate his prestigious medal to raise funds for Ukrainian refugees. “Novaya Gazeta and I have decided to donate the …

Navalny congratulates Nobel-winning Russian editor
3 years, 2 months ago

Navalny congratulates Nobel-winning Russian editor

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, whom many regarded as a top candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize, has congratulated countryman Dmitry Muratov for winning it. Muratov, editor of the independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, was named prize co-laureate last week along with investigative journalist Maria Ressa of the Philippines. “Russia and the Philippines are such different countries, but …

Navalny congratulates Nobel-winning Russian editor
3 years, 2 months ago

Navalny congratulates Nobel-winning Russian editor

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei …

Russian Nobel winner: Peace Prize is for my paper, not me
3 years, 2 months ago

Russian Nobel winner: Peace Prize is for my paper, not me

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — As editor of Novaya Gazeta, Dmitry Muratov was well aware that his independent Russian newspaper — a persistent critic of the Kremlin, government corruption and human rights abuses in Russia — was seen as a top contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. They also likely reflect relief that the Norwegian Nobel Committee did not chose another Russian nominee …

Brave, streetwise: Who is Dmitry Muratov, winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize?
3 years, 2 months ago

Brave, streetwise: Who is Dmitry Muratov, winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Novaya Gazeta’s 59-year-old editor Dmitry Muratov, who on Friday …

Russia labels reporters 'foreign agents' after journalist Dmitry Muratov awarded Nobel Peace Prize
3 years, 2 months ago

Russia labels reporters 'foreign agents' after journalist Dmitry Muratov awarded Nobel Peace Prize

ABC  

Hours after Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov was jointly awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, Russian authorities have begun labelling other journalists and media organisations "foreign agents" in an effort to sideline critics. Key points: Nine journalists and three media organisations were added to the "foreign agents" list The Novaya Gazeta was one of the few independent newspapers to have avoided …

Russian Nobel winner: Peace prize is for my paper, not me
3 years, 2 months ago

Russian Nobel winner: Peace prize is for my paper, not me

LA Times  

Novaya Gazeta editor Dmitry Muratov talks to media at the Novaya Gazeta newspaper in Moscow on Friday. As a new Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Russian newspaper editor Dmitry Muratov has downplayed the buzz around his name. As editor of Novaya Gazeta, Dmitry Muratov was well aware that his independent Russian newspaper — a persistent critic of the Kremlin, government corruption …

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to journalists Ressa and Muratov
3 years, 2 months ago

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to journalists Ressa and Muratov

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for their fight for freedom of expression in countries where reporters have faced persistent attacks, harassment and even murder. Muratov was one of the founders in 1993 of the independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, which the Nobel committee called …

Russian authorities expand list of ‘foreign agent’ media
3 years, 2 months ago

Russian authorities expand list of ‘foreign agent’ media

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian authorities on Friday labeled nine more journalists and three media organizations as “foreign agents,” part of efforts to sideline critics — hours after a Russian journalist won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. Many in Russia had hoped that the prize would persuade Russian authorities to slow down their sweeping crackdown on independent media, which included dubbing critical …

Two journalists win Nobel Peace Prize for defending freedom of expression
3 years, 2 months ago

Two journalists win Nobel Peace Prize for defending freedom of expression

The Hindu  

The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on Friday to journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia. Ms Ressa in 2012 co-founded Rappler, a news website that has focused “critical attention on the Duterte regime's controversial, murderous anti-drug campaign,” the Nobel committee said. “ Novaya Gazeta is the most independent newspaper in Russia today, with a …

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov: Live updates
3 years, 2 months ago

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov: Live updates

CNN  

Dmitry Muratov attends a planning meeting with the Novaya Gazeta editorial board in Moscow, Russia, on October 9, 2015. Russian investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta – whose editor-in-chief Dmitry Muratov won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday – built its reputation as an outpost of the free press in part for its fearless reporting on the conflict in Chechnya, the former …

The Nobel Peace Prize goes to journalists in the Philippines and Russia
3 years, 2 months ago

The Nobel Peace Prize goes to journalists in the Philippines and Russia

NPR  

The Nobel Peace Prize goes to journalists in the Philippines and Russia Enlarge this image toggle caption Aaron Favila/AP Aaron Favila/AP Two crusading journalists in the Philippines and Russia have won the Nobel Peace Prize this year. The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised Maria Ressa, co-founder of the digital news site Rappler, and Dmitry Muratov, the longtime editor of Novaya Gazeta, …

Nobel Peace Prize: Kremlin lauds ‘brave’ journalist Muratov
3 years, 2 months ago

Nobel Peace Prize: Kremlin lauds ‘brave’ journalist Muratov

Al Jazeera  

Novaya Gazeta chief dedicates the award to journalists slain in Russia during Moscow’s crackdown on critical reporting. The Kremlin has congratulated Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov for winning this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, hailing him as “talented” and “brave”. Muratov, chief editor of Russia’s top independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, was announced the winner of the prestigious award on Friday along with …

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