Russian Newspaper Novaya Gazeta Shuts Down

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1. 30 Oct

   Russian investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta says it is shutting down after 'coordinated campaign'

   9 outlets · The Straits Times
2. 31 Oct

   All these years we wrote precisely about this, for as long as we could.

   2 outlets · The Straits Times

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• 31 Oct Russia’s Novaya Gazeta ‘killed off’ after murders, arrests and pressureRussia’s most prominent investigative newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, is closing down, with its staff blaming the government for creating an environment that has led to the paper's demise after years of pressure. The publication cites the murder of six of its journalists as evidence of this hostile atmosphere, including Anna Politkovskaya.Al Jazeera
• 31 Oct Independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta shuts under Kremlin pressureOn October 30, Russia’s independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta announced its closure due to increasing state pressure and repression following the start of the Ukraine war in 2022. Founded in 1993 after the Soviet Union’s collapse, Novaya Gazeta had been a prominent voice against government policies and human rights abuses until its media license was revoked and it faced relentless harassment from authorities. The…The Straits Times
• 30 Oct Russia’s top independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta shuts under Kremlin pressureRussia's leading independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, announced its closure on Friday due to pressure from the Kremlin. The paper’s license was revoked and its staff were detained or interrogated after it criticized Russia’s war in Ukraine. This shutdown represents a significant blow to free press in Russia, following increased repression of dissenting voices since the start of the conflict in 2022.South China Morning Post
• 30 Oct Russia shuts down last independent newspaperNovaya Gazeta, Russia’s final independent newspaper, ceased operations on Friday after over 30 years of operation. Founded in 1993 with financial support from Mikhail Gorbachev’s Nobel Peace Prize money, the paper has been a key voice for independent journalism and faced persistent censorship and harassment. Editor-in-Chief Sergei Sokolov declared the shutdown, stating bluntly that they were "killed" by pressure…Washington Examiner
• 30 Oct Independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta shuts under Kremlin pressureOn October 30, 2026, Russia’s independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta shut down due to increasing state pressure and repression following its critical stance on the Kremlin and the Ukraine war. Founded in 1993 after the Soviet Union's collapse, Novaya Gazeta had been one of the last voices openly criticizing Russian military actions until it lost its media license and was labeled a "foreign agent," leading to the…The Hindu
• 30 Oct Last independent newspaper in Russia forced to shut downNovaya Gazeta, Russia’s last independent newspaper, announced on November 9 that it would cease operations after being forced out by Russian authorities and security services. The paper's editor-in-chief Sergei Sokolov stated in a video that the team had no choice but to close due to eviction from their Moscow newsroom and loss of funding. This marks the end of independent journalism inside Russia, following similar…CBS News
• 30 Oct Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta says it will shut down following pressure from KremlinNovaya Gazeta, an independent Russian newspaper known for its criticism of Russia’s war in Ukraine, announced on November 9 that it will cease operations following pressure and restrictions imposed by the Kremlin. The paper cites loss of financial support, eviction from headquarters, and closure of their donation platform as reasons for shutting down. Since February 2022, Novaya Gazeta has faced increasing…Euronews
• 30 Oct Russia's top independent newspaper shuts down, blaming pressure from authoritiesRussia’s most renowned independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, has announced it will shut down after over three decades of operation due to relentless pressure from authorities. Founded in 1993 with assistance from Mikhail Gorbachev and known for its critical stance against the Kremlin, the paper cites the blocking of online platforms, seizure of printing facilities, and revocation of media registration as reasons for…Toronto Star
• 30 Oct Prominent Russian newspaper shuts down under pressure from authoritiesNovaya Gazeta, a prominent Russian newspaper known for its investigative reporting on corruption and human rights issues, has shut down after three decades due to pressure from authorities. The paper accused Russian officials of forcing it to close by issuing an eviction order and disabling its donation system, cutting off funding sources. This closure comes amid increased government crackdowns on independent media…BBC
• 30 Oct Russia ‘forces’ closure of investigative newspaper Novaya GazetaNovaya Gazeta, an independent Russian newspaper known for investigative journalism, has announced its closure due to pressure from authorities. The editorial board cited raids and arrests, including that of editor-in-chief Sergei Sokolov, as reasons for ceasing operations on November 9. This move is seen as part of Russia's broader crackdown on press freedom since the invasion of Ukraine, with Novaya Gazeta facing…Al Jazeera

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