Society · Moscow, Russia · October 30, 2026

Novaya Gazeta announces closure

Reported by 12 outlets · first reported Oct 30, 12:03 PM ET

Novaya Gazeta, one of Russia's last independent newspapers, said it is closing under state pressure. Its former editor Dmitry Muratov, a Nobel Peace Prize co-winner, said it was killed. The UN rights chief said he is deeply concerned. The paper will cease operations on Nov. 9.

Why it matters

Russians lose one of the last domestic sources of independent reporting.

Background

Founded in 1993, the paper investigated corruption and rights abuses; several of its journalists were killed over the years.

The story so far

1. Oct 30Novaya Gazeta announces closure
2. Oct 31Russia's Novaya Gazeta to close
3. Nov 9Novaya Gazeta closes Moscow newsroom
4. Nov 10Novaya Gazeta closes Moscow newsroom
5. Nov 11Novaya Gazeta shuts Moscow office after 33 years
6. Nov 12Russia's Novaya Gazeta closes Moscow office; Japanese journalist detained

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Sources

• South China Morning Post ↗Oct 30, 5:03 PM ET
• BBC News ↗Oct 30, 4:41 PM ET
• CBS News ↗Oct 30, 12:03 PM ET

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