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Novaya Gazeta closes its Moscow newsroom amid pressure

Latest · The Week Unwrapped: Why has Russia's leading independent newspaper closed? (The Week US)

Novaya Gazeta, an independent Russian newspaper, closed its Moscow newsroom and operations, according to reports published from November 9 to 11. DW…

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First published 11:24 UTC, 9 November 2026 · Updated 11:54 UTC, 13 November 2026

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Novaya Gazeta, an independent Russian newspaper, closed its Moscow newsroom and operations, according to reports published from November 9 to 11. DW reported that authorities labeled the paper a “foreign agent” and ordered it to leave its Moscow premises; Al Jazeera said the paper cited a government clampdown. NBC News reported witnessing the closure on Monday. Some reports described the shutdown as underway, while others said the newspaper had already closed; they gave no further details about its future operations.

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13 November 2026

  1. 11:51The Week US · The Week Unwrapped: Why has Russia's leading independent newspaper closed? Original ↗

12 November 2026

  1. 15:09SEJ · The Lights Go Out at Novaya Gazeta, Russia's Bravest Newspaper Original ↗

11 November 2026

  1. 13:25Euronews · Russia's last openly critical newspaper Novaya Gazeta shuts its Moscow office Original ↗
  2. 07:53Big News Network.com · Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta closes Original ↗
  3. 07:31The Sydney Morning Herald · · also on 3 other sitesDefiant in defeat, Russia's bravest newspaper closes its doors Original ↗
  4. 07:23Britain News · · also on 10 other sitesAfter pressure from Kremlin, Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta shuts Original ↗
  5. 07:08Phoenix Herald · · also on 16 other sitesKremlin pressure forces Novaya Gazeta to shut Original ↗
  6. 00:00Democracy Now! · Independent Russian Newspaper Novaya Gazeta Closes Moscow Office Original ↗

10 November 2026

  1. 22:40Spokane Public Radio · · also on 16 other sitesRussia's most famous independent newspaper has shut down after more than 30 years Original ↗
  2. 16:08Journalism Pakistan · Novaya Gazeta shuts down in Moscow after 33 years Original ↗
  3. 16:03The Manila Times · Russia's top independent newspaper shuts down Original ↗
  4. 14:44NBC News · Novaya Gazeta, Russia's top independent newspaper, closes under Kremlin pressure Original ↗
  5. 09:51ABC News · Russia's top independent newspaper closes after decades, citing official pressure Original ↗
  6. 09:02Free Press Journal · Russia's Last Major Independent Newspaper Novaya Gazeta Shuts Moscow Operations After 33 Years, Says 'We Have Been Killed' Original ↗
  7. 08:50moneycontrol.com · 'Here lived Novaya Gazeta': Russia's last major independent newspaper shuts Moscow office Original ↗
  8. 08:05Indiatimes · Six journalists killed, 33 years of defiance: Russia's last major independent newspaper shuts down Original ↗
  9. 05:54Rozana Spokesman · Novaya Gazeta Closes Moscow Offices, Last Major Independent Russian Newspaper Original ↗
  10. 02:20hotair.com · Russia Shuts Down Its Last Independent Newspaper Original ↗

9 November 2026

  1. 20:20Al Jazeera · Russian investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta closes citing gov't clampdown Original ↗
  2. 16:22DW · Russia: Independent Novaya Gazeta shuts its Moscow newsroom Original ↗
  3. 15:53Open Magazine · Russia's Novaya Gazeta Closes After 33 Years: A Blow to Independent Journalism Original ↗
  4. 15:23ABC News · Russia's top independent newspaper closes after three decades, citing pressure Original ↗
  5. 15:16CBC News · · also on 1 other siteRussia's top independent newspaper closes under relentless government pressure Original ↗
  6. 14:1395.5 WSB · · also on 1 other siteRussia's top independent newspaper closes its office, citing crackdown Original ↗
  7. 14:10winnipegfreepress.com · · also on 16 other sitesRussia's top independent newspaper closes its office after three decades, citing official pressure Original ↗
  8. 12:12vanguardngr.com · Independent Russian Novaya Gazeta newspaper shuts down Original ↗
  9. 10:36CNA · Lights to go out at Russia's Novaya Gazeta, independent newspaper known for its fearless reporting Original ↗
  10. 10:00The Nation · Russia's Last Independent Newspaper Is Going Dark Original ↗
  11. 09:46westernadvocate.com.au · · also on 16 other sitesIndependent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta closes Original ↗
  12. 09:35cyprus-mail.com · Kremlin pressure silences one of Russia's last independent newspapers Original ↗

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