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Russia’s independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta shuts down due to pressure from authorities

Updated 2026-11-01 · told from many outlets at once

Novaya Gazeta, founded in 1993, existed for 33 years and published its first issue in 1993. The newspaper was placed on a list of foreign agents in September 2026 and lost its media license in 2022. Six of its journalists have been killed, and the editorial staff announced it would cease operations on November 9.

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