Politics · Moscow, Russia · November 9, 2026

Novaya Gazeta closes Moscow newsroom

Reported by 5 outlets · first reported Nov 9, 11:22 AM ET

Russia's top independent newspaper closed its Moscow offices after eviction and blocked donations.

Why it matters

It was the last major critical outlet in Russia.

Background

It was labeled a foreign agent.

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 ↗Nov 9, 1:08 PM ET
• PBS NewsHour ↗Nov 9, 6:46 PM ET
• DW ↗Nov 9, 11:22 AM ET

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