Prominent Russian newspaper shuts down under pressure from authorities
Novaya Gazeta, described as Russia's last independent and free newspaper, will cease operations on November 9. The outlet attributes its closure to sustained pressure from the Kremlin and special services. In a statement on its website, the newspaper claimed that authorities killed the publication. The outlet had spent three decades as a high-profile investigative voice critical of the Russian government before this final shutdown.
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- ✓ Novaya Gazeta will cease operations on November 9.
- ✓ The newspaper cites pressure from the Kremlin and special services as the reason for closing.
- ✓ Novaya Gazeta operated as an independent news outlet in Russia for three decades.
- ✓ The publication's website stated, "They've killed us."
What changed
Novaya Gazeta announced it will officially cease operations on November 9.
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Novaya Gazeta to close following pressure from Russian authorities
Novaya Gazeta, described as Russia's last independent and free newspaper, will cease operations on November 9. The outlet attributes its closure to sustained pressure from the Kremlin and special services. In a statement on its website, the newspaper claimed that authorities killed the publication. The outlet had spent three decades as a high-profile investigative voice critical of the Russian government before this final shutdown.
Why it matters
Launched in 1993, Novaya Gazeta was funded in part by Mikhail Gorbachev using money from his 1990 Nobel Peace Prize. It remained a major independent media outlet after other critical publications were blocked or closed. Its disappearance marks the end of a significant era of investigative journalism within Russia.
What is confirmed
- Novaya Gazeta will cease operations on November 9.
- The newspaper cites pressure from the Kremlin and special services as the reason for closing.
- Novaya Gazeta operated as an independent news outlet in Russia for three decades.
- The publication's website stated, "They've killed us."
Still unconfirmed
- Mikhail Gorbachev used part of his 1990 Nobel Peace Prize money to fund the paper's launch in 1993.
What to watch next
- The official cessation of operations on November 9
- Any response from the Kremlin regarding the accusations of state pressure
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