When you're judging them, think about the space of possibilities as well. Is any example of a Russian business of such volume not tied to the government?
Its not only news service. Few services are left under the Yandex INTL. What are the services - ... you gotta know... they haven't published a proper disclosure, only couple of press-releases, which is alarming for a still part-public traded co.
I remember some sources that they've sold ALL their media services, and the INTL is only left with services like taxi and delivery.