Politics · Moscow, Russia · October 31, 2026

Russia's Novaya Gazeta to close

Reported by 5 outlets · first reported Oct 30, 11:08 AM ET

The independent paper said it will stop on November 9 under Kremlin pressure. A founder said authorities strangled it.

Why it matters

One of the last critical outlets goes.

Background

Founded in 1993.

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

• BBC News ↗Oct 30, 4:41 PM ET
• The Hindu ↗Oct 30, 1:03 PM ET
• Euronews ↗Oct 30, 11:08 AM ET

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