Russia's NTV NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says the take-over of Russia's largest television network -- NTV -- by supporters of President Vladimir Putin is a blow against freedom of the press.

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NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr says the take-over of Russia's largest television network — NTV — by supporters of President Vladimir Putin is a blow against freedom of the press.