Nobel Peace Prize: Kremlin lauds ‘brave’ journalist Muratov

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 journalist Maria Ressa, of the Philippines.

The 59-year-old is one of Russia’s most respected media figures and has headed Novaya Gazeta for 24 years.