Russia arrests Nobel laureate Muratov for defying media restrictions

Russian authorities arrested Dmitry Muratov, editor of Novaya Gazeta and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, for publishing two editions of the newspaper in defiance of post-invasion media restrictions. This marks a significant escalation in the Kremlin's crackdown on independent media, targeting a high-profile international figure. The arrest signals a hardening of state repression and may draw international condemnation, though its direct market impact is limited.