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The story so far · 6 days, October 30 to November 12, 2026
One Turn followed this story across 6 editions, from Moscow, Russia on October 30, 2026. Newest first.
Novaya Gazeta has long reported on corruption.
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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.
Sources: Euronews, Asahi Shimbun, Yonhap · See it on the globe
Russia's last openly critical newspaper said officials evicted it and blocked its donations and printing.
Why it matters: Independent news inside Russia shrinks.
Sources: Euronews · See it on the globe
Russia's last major independent critical paper closed its offices, citing pressure from authorities, lost registration and blocked donations.
Why it matters: Independent reporting inside Russia shrinks further.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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