Russia ‘forces’ closure of investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-forces-closure-of-investigative-newspaper-novaya-gazetaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Russia Forces Closure of Novaya Gazetahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-forces-closure-of-investigative-newspaper-novaya-gazetahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-forces-closure-of-investigative-newspaper-novaya-gazeta#u169672Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:35:26 +0000Novaya Gazeta announced it will cease operations on November 9, citing sustained pressure from authorities and special services. The publication stated that it no longer exists, marking the end of its more than 30 years as a symbol of independent journalism in Russia. Staff members stated that the closure reflects a society being crushed by state pressure. Moscow previously classified the news outlet as a foreign agent. Observers note that the closure effectively erases the last remaining major independent voice in the Russian media sphere.Why it mattersNovaya Gazeta has operated for more than