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  1. The Russian justice ministry has designated Novaya Gazeta as a foreign agent.

Novaya Gazeta Newspaper Forced to Close Following Kremlin Pressure

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What happened

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Novaya Gazeta announced its closure on October 30, 2026, stating it could no longer operate due to relentless pressure from the Kremlin. The newspaper said the decision was not its own, asserting that it had been 'killed'. The Russian justice ministry had previously designated Novaya Gazeta as a foreign agent.

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Why it matters

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The closure ends the operation of a newspaper that consistently challenged those in power and offered a perspective differing from the Kremlin's official line. The paper operated in a restrictive environment where its journalists faced harassment and censorship.

The Russian justice ministry had previously designated Novaya Gazeta as a foreign agent.

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Who's involved

  • KremlinExerted state pressure that ultimately forced the closure of Novaya Gazeta.
  • Novaya GazetaRussian newspaper that announced its closure after more than 30 years.
  • Novaya Gazeta EuropeRussian-language news website related to the newspaper.
  • Dmitry MuratovResearcher who commented on the newspaper's forced closure.
  • justice ministryMinistry that formally designated Novaya Gazeta as a foreign agent.

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  • Novaya Gazeta EuropeSpeculative

    Novaya Gazeta Europe might face loss of primary operational hub and core funding base.

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