The Kremlin is shutting down Russia’s last free newspaper

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   Novaya Gazeta Shuts Down

   Novaya Gazeta, Russia's last independent newspaper, announced it will cease operations due to intense pressure from authorities and special services. Once edited by Nobel Peace Prize winner Dmitry Muratov, the respected muckraking outlet stated that the Kremlin and state repression killed the publication. The closure marks a final blow to independent reporting inside the country as the government targets remaining free media outlets.

   Why it matters

   The shutdown of Novaya Gazeta silences a pillar of Russian investigative journalism that operated for more than 30 years. The publication had faced relentless crackdowns and was placed on a state enemies list before announcing its final closure.

   What is confirmed

   • Novaya Gazeta announced on Friday, 30 October that it will cease all operations on 9 November due to pressure from authorities.
   • The newspaper was once edited by Nobel Peace Prize winner Dmitry Muratov.
   • The publication was placed on a state enemies list.

   What to watch next

   • Whether remaining journalists will attempt to launch new operations from abroad
   • Further government actions against independent media personnel
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   3. The Economist — The Kremlin is shutting down Russia’s last free newspaper
   4. Bloomberg.com — Russian Newspaper Shuts Down Blaming Kremlin ‘Dictatorship’
   5. The Guardian — Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta to close, citing pressure from ‘special services’
   6. The Times of Israel — Leading independent Russian newspaper shuts down, says Kremlin pressure ‘killed’ it
   7. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty — 'They Killed Us.' Novaya Gazeta -- Respected Russian Muckraking Newspaper -- Announces Closure
   8. Al Jazeera — Russia ‘forces’ closure of investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta
   9. BBC — Prominent Russian newspaper shuts down under pressure from authorities
   10. Meduza — A statement from from Meduza’s editorial team and fellow journalists in support of Novaya Gazeta
   11. Reuters — Russian independent paper Novaya Gazeta finally forced to close its doors
   12. www.cnn.com — Novaya Gazeta, Russian independent newspaper, forced to shut ...
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