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Story summary
- Mikhail Zygar, former head of TV Rain, warns Vladimir Putin's suppression of free speech should alert the United States.
- He explains how the Kremlin pressured cable providers to silence independent media, causing an audience decline.
- Zygar notes self-censorship among journalists who feel obliged to align with authority figures.
- He warns similar tactics are emerging in the United States under President Donald Trump, underscoring the need for independent journalism.
