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Russia's bastion of free press Novaya Gazeta shuts down under Kremlin pressure
30 Oct 2026, 08:42 UTC · 4 independent sources
🚨 NOVAYA GAZETA ANNOUNCES IT IS CLOSING
The newspaper said on Friday it is closing.
It cited pressure from authorities.
Sergei Sokolov said in a video statement: “Novaya Gazeta is ceasing to exist.”
Source: France 24, The Guardian #Russia #NovayaGazeta #Kremlin #freepress
Sources
- France 24
Russia's bastion of free press Novaya Gazeta shuts down under Kremlin pressure
- The Guardian
Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta to close
- The Straits Times
Russian investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta says it is shutting down after 'coordinated campaign'
- Times of Israel
Leading independent Russian newspaper shuts down, says Kremlin pressure ‘killed’ it
