https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/independent-russian-newspaper-novaya-gazeta-shuts-down-under-state-pressureContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/independent-russian-newspaper-novaya-gazeta-shuts-down-under-state-pressurehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/independent-russian-newspaper-novaya-gazeta-shuts-down-under-state-pressure#u169370Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:26:37 +0000Novaya Gazeta, one of Russia's last independent media outlets and once edited by Nobel Peace Prize winner Dmitry Muratov, announced it will close down operations due to sustained pressure from authorities and special services. The prominent investigative newspaper stated it will cease operations on November 9 after decades of state pressure. The closure marks a major blow to independent journalism inside Russia as authorities continue to tighten control over the press.Why it mattersThe shutdown of Novaya Gazeta removes a critical voice that has reported on Russian politics and human right