Novaya Gazeta, widely regarded as Russia’s last major independent newspaper, has announced it will cease operations from November 9, citing pressure from government authorities and security agencies.
Editor-in-chief Sergei Sokolov said the newsroom had been forced to shut down after losing access to its Moscow office and its donation system, which provided its remaining funding. The Anna Politkovskaya Museum, housed in the former office of the journalist murdered in 2006, will also close.
The publication suspended operations after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 and subsequently lost its media licence. Its closure leaves no major independent newspapers operating inside Russia, amid a broader crackdown on critical media.
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Vladimir Putin has shut down Russia’s last independent newspaper. The Russian president has ordered the closure of Novaya Gazeta after 33 years. It had previously been placed on a state enemies list. The newspaper, which is known for its critical coverage of Russian political and social affairs, has been classed as a “foreign agent” by Moscow. 🔗 https://t.co/kcIWDXrcI2
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) October 30, 2026
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