Justice · Moscow, Russia · November 12, 2026

Russia's Novaya Gazeta closes Moscow office; Japanese journalist detained

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Nov 11, 6:33 AM ET

Novaya Gazeta, Russia's last openly critical newspaper, shut its Moscow office after being evicted. It said security services and censors blocked its operations. A Japanese journalist remains detained by Russia a month on.

Why it matters

Press freedom in Russia is shrinking.

Background

Novaya Gazeta has long reported on corruption.

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

• Euronews ↗Nov 11, 6:33 AM ET
• Asahi Shimbun ↗Nov 12, 2:49 AM ET
• Yonhap ↗Nov 12, 2:34 AM ET

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