Novaya Gazeta to close due to authorities pressure
The Economist, Hindustan Times, France 24, The Guardian, The Moscow Times and 11 more
Key points
From 4 outlets- Novaya Gazeta announced it is ceasing operations amid state pressure. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
- Editor-in-chief Sergei Sokolov said authorities forced the team to end work. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at DW
- Journalist colleague Oleg Roldugin was arrested and charged with unlawful access to information. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
- Sokolov warned the paper would turn off lights on November 9 after 30 years. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
- Russia has intensified censorship and crackdowns on independent outlets since 2022. SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
- The paper alleges their closure was caused by actions of Russian authorities and security services. SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
- An eviction order and the disabling of donor funding blocked its ability to operate. SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
- Several journalists tied to the outlet were killed or labeled foreign agents amid ongoing crackdown. SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
- The closure marks the end of an era for independent journalism in Russia. SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
- International groups condemn the harassment; some editors face legal charges. SourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at DW
- Novaya Gazeta announces closure after more than three decades of operation on Friday. SourceLos Angeles TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Los Angeles Times
- Paper has faced fines, being labeled a foreign agent, platform blocks, and loss of registration. SourceLos Angeles TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Los Angeles Times
Coverage
Oldest first · UTC“The Kremlin is shutting down Russia’s last free newspaper”
Key points from Hindustan Times
- Novaya Gazeta, Russia's last liberal newspaper, is shutting down after police and sanctions escalated.
- Publisher Dmitry Muratov and editor Sergei Sokolov told staff to leave phones outside amid safety concerns.
- The paper faced license revocation, website blocking, and financial channels being cut off.
- Since 1993 it reported on state violence; six journalists were killed, including Politkovskaya.
- Many staff moved to Latvia forming Novaya Gazeta Europe, while some remained in Moscow to continue reporting.
“Russia's bastion of free press Novaya Gazeta shuts down under Kremlin pressure”
“Newspaper Novaya Gazeta, one of the last vestiges of independent journalism in Russia, announced Friday that it was closing down, citing pressure from authorities who recently searched the home of its senior editor and earlier this year detained one of its journalists.”
“Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta to close”
“Newspaper whose former editor won Nobel peace prize says pressure from Russian authorities has forced it to shut”
Key points from The Guardian
- Novaya Gazeta announced it is ceasing operations amid state pressure.
- Editor-in-chief Sergei Sokolov said authorities forced the team to end work.
- Journalist colleague Oleg Roldugin was arrested and charged with unlawful access to information.
- Sokolov warned the paper would turn off lights on November 9 after 30 years.
- Russia has intensified censorship and crackdowns on independent outlets since 2022.
“Russia’s Oldest Independent Newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, Announces Closure”
“After more than 30 years in operation, the newspaper said it could no longer function amid mounting pressure from law enforcement authorities.”
Key points from The Moscow Times
- Novaya Gazeta, Russia's oldest independent newspaper, will shut down after over 30 years.
- The publication says authorities forced its newsroom to shut, with a final edition planned.
- Staff layoffs total unknown as the office in central Moscow is vacated by Nov. 9.
- Six reporters have been murdered in connection with investigative work over the years.
- The paper faced censorship laws, loss of license, and pressure from law enforcement prior to closure.
“Russia ‘forces’ closure of investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta”
“A symbol of independent journalism, Novaya Gazeta has been classed as a ‘foreign agent’ by Moscow.”
“Russia: Critical newspaper 'Novaya Gazeta' to close”
““Novaya Gazeta,” one of the last remaining independent, critical media outlets in Russia, has announced it is closing under pressure from state authorities. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, evacuations have begun in Oleshky.”
Key points from DW
- Independent Russian paper Novaya Gazeta announces shutdown amid state pressure.
- Editor-in-chief Sergei Sokolov says authorities forced the end of work.
- Novaya Gazeta will turn off servers on November 9 after 30 years.
- Cited investigations and censorship intensified after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- International groups condemn the harassment; some editors face legal charges.
“Prominent Russian newspaper shuts down under pressure from authorities”
“Novaya Gazeta has been one of the most high-profile independent news outlets in Russia over the last three decades.”
Key points from BBC
- Novaya Gazeta, a prominent independent Russian newspaper, is shutting down after years of pressure.
- The paper alleges their closure was caused by actions of Russian authorities and security services.
- An eviction order and the disabling of donor funding blocked its ability to operate.
- Several journalists tied to the outlet were killed or labeled foreign agents amid ongoing crackdown.
- The closure marks the end of an era for independent journalism in Russia.
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“'They killed us' – Pressure from Russian authorities forces closure of Novaya Gazeta”
““This is not just our personal story. This is the story of a country and a society that are being crushed in exactly the same way,” the Novaya Gazeta staff wrote.”
Key points from The Kyiv Independent
- Novaya Gazeta will shut down on Nov. 9 after Russian authorities forced closure.
- Authorities claimed to defend constitutional order, but staff called it anti-constitutional.
- Censorship increased after Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, squeezing independent outlets.
- Staff went into exile; printing houses barred collaboration; online access blocked domestically.
- Journalists faced arrests, beatings, and office eviction amid ongoing pressure.
“‘We have been killed’: Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta closes”
“Pioneering outlet, founded with Gorbachev’s Nobel Peace Prize, winds up following government pressure”
“Russia's top independent newspaper shuts down, blaming pressure from authorities”
“Russia’s renowned independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, has announced its closure after over three decades, citing relentless official pressure”
“Novaya Gazeta, Fiercely Independent Russian News Outlet, Says It Will Shut Down”
“Journalists at Novaya Gazeta, whose co-founder received the Nobel Peace Prize, said the government had orchestrated its demise: “They killed us.””
“Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta says it will shut down following pressure from Kremlin”
“The paper is one of the few Russian outlets that has been openly critical of Russia’s war in Ukraine, but it has come under increasing pressure from Moscow.”
Key points from Euronews
- Novaya Gazeta announced it would cease operations on November 9 after 30 years.
- The paper says authorities and security services forced the closure and eviction from Moscow HQ.
- Donations platform and servers will be shut down as part of the shutdown.
- Editors claim banks followed state-directed rules and that censorship affects civic life.
- One final issue will be published; journalists and supporters note the outlet's history and awards.
“Last independent newspaper in Russia forced to shut down”
“The editor of Russia’s last independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, says Vladimir Putin’s government has “forced the editorial team to stop its work.””
Key points from CBS News
- Novaya Gazeta announced it will cease operations from Nov. 9 due to government pressure.
- Editors described the closure as forced by Russian authorities and security services.
- Staff were evicted from the Moscow newsroom and donation funding was cut off.
- The Anna Politkovskaya Museum will close with the newspaper at its former office.
- There are now no major independent newspapers operating inside Russia.
“Russia's top independent newspaper shuts down, blaming pressure from authorities”
“Novaya Gazeta was launched in 1993 with assistance from former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who used part of his 1990 Nobel Peace Prize money to fund it. It was Russia’s last major independent media outlet critical of the Kremlin after others either shut or had their websites blocked.”
Key points from Los Angeles Times
- Novaya Gazeta announces closure after more than three decades of operation on Friday.
- Editorial says Russian authorities and security services forced the editorial team to cease operations.
- Paper has faced fines, being labeled a foreign agent, platform blocks, and loss of registration.
- Staff view crackdown as part of broader suppression of dissent since Russia’s 2022 Ukraine invasion.
- Some staff launched Novaya Gazeta Europe, a project critical of the Kremlin.
Coverage
Oldest first · UTCSourceThe EconomistUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Economist“The Kremlin is shutting down Russia’s last free newspaper”
SourceHindustan TimesIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Hindustan Times“The Kremlin is shutting down Russia’s last free newspaper”
Key points from Hindustan Times
- Novaya Gazeta, Russia's last liberal newspaper, is shutting down after police and sanctions escalated.
- Publisher Dmitry Muratov and editor Sergei Sokolov told staff to leave phones outside amid safety concerns.
- The paper faced license revocation, website blocking, and financial channels being cut off.
- Since 1993 it reported on state violence; six journalists were killed, including Politkovskaya.
- Many staff moved to Latvia forming Novaya Gazeta Europe, while some remained in Moscow to continue reporting.
SourceFrance 24FranceLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at France 24“Russia's bastion of free press Novaya Gazeta shuts down under Kremlin pressure”
“Newspaper Novaya Gazeta, one of the last vestiges of independent journalism in Russia, announced Friday that it was closing down, citing pressure from authorities who recently searched the home of its senior editor and earlier this year detained one of its journalists.”
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomOwner: Guardian Media GroupLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian“Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta to close”
“Newspaper whose former editor won Nobel peace prize says pressure from Russian authorities has forced it to shut”
Key points from The Guardian
- Novaya Gazeta announced it is ceasing operations amid state pressure.
- Editor-in-chief Sergei Sokolov said authorities forced the team to end work.
- Journalist colleague Oleg Roldugin was arrested and charged with unlawful access to information.
- Sokolov warned the paper would turn off lights on November 9 after 30 years.
- Russia has intensified censorship and crackdowns on independent outlets since 2022.
SourceThe Moscow TimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Moscow Times“Russia’s Oldest Independent Newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, Announces Closure”
“After more than 30 years in operation, the newspaper said it could no longer function amid mounting pressure from law enforcement authorities.”
Key points from The Moscow Times
- Novaya Gazeta, Russia's oldest independent newspaper, will shut down after over 30 years.
- The publication says authorities forced its newsroom to shut, with a final edition planned.
- Staff layoffs total unknown as the office in central Moscow is vacated by Nov. 9.
- Six reporters have been murdered in connection with investigative work over the years.
- The paper faced censorship laws, loss of license, and pressure from law enforcement prior to closure.
SourceAl JazeeraQatarOwner: Al Jazeera Media NetworkLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera“Russia ‘forces’ closure of investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta”
“A symbol of independent journalism, Novaya Gazeta has been classed as a ‘foreign agent’ by Moscow.”
SourceDWGermanyLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at DW“Russia: Critical newspaper 'Novaya Gazeta' to close”
““Novaya Gazeta,” one of the last remaining independent, critical media outlets in Russia, has announced it is closing under pressure from state authorities. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, evacuations have begun in Oleshky.”
Key points from DW
- Independent Russian paper Novaya Gazeta announces shutdown amid state pressure.
- Editor-in-chief Sergei Sokolov says authorities forced the end of work.
- Novaya Gazeta will turn off servers on November 9 after 30 years.
- Cited investigations and censorship intensified after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- International groups condemn the harassment; some editors face legal charges.
SourceBBCUnited KingdomOwner: British Broadcasting CorporationLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC“Prominent Russian newspaper shuts down under pressure from authorities”
“Novaya Gazeta has been one of the most high-profile independent news outlets in Russia over the last three decades.”
Key points from BBC
- Novaya Gazeta, a prominent independent Russian newspaper, is shutting down after years of pressure.
- The paper alleges their closure was caused by actions of Russian authorities and security services.
- An eviction order and the disabling of donor funding blocked its ability to operate.
- Several journalists tied to the outlet were killed or labeled foreign agents amid ongoing crackdown.
- The closure marks the end of an era for independent journalism in Russia.
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SourceFinancial TimesUnited KingdomOwner: Nikkei Inc.LeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Financial Times“Russia’s last major independent newspaper shuts under government pressure”
SourceThe Kyiv IndependentUkraineLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Kyiv Independent“'They killed us' – Pressure from Russian authorities forces closure of Novaya Gazeta”
““This is not just our personal story. This is the story of a country and a society that are being crushed in exactly the same way,” the Novaya Gazeta staff wrote.”
Key points from The Kyiv Independent
- Novaya Gazeta will shut down on Nov. 9 after Russian authorities forced closure.
- Authorities claimed to defend constitutional order, but staff called it anti-constitutional.
- Censorship increased after Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, squeezing independent outlets.
- Staff went into exile; printing houses barred collaboration; online access blocked domestically.
- Journalists faced arrests, beatings, and office eviction amid ongoing pressure.
SourceThe Irish TimesIrelandLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at The Irish Times“‘We have been killed’: Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta closes”
“Pioneering outlet, founded with Gorbachev’s Nobel Peace Prize, winds up following government pressure”
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent“Russia's top independent newspaper shuts down, blaming pressure from authorities”
“Russia’s renowned independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, has announced its closure after over three decades, citing relentless official pressure”
SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesOwner: The New York Times CompanyLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times“Novaya Gazeta, Fiercely Independent Russian News Outlet, Says It Will Shut Down”
“Journalists at Novaya Gazeta, whose co-founder received the Nobel Peace Prize, said the government had orchestrated its demise: “They killed us.””
SourceEuronewsFranceLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Euronews“Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta says it will shut down following pressure from Kremlin”
“The paper is one of the few Russian outlets that has been openly critical of Russia’s war in Ukraine, but it has come under increasing pressure from Moscow.”
Key points from Euronews
- Novaya Gazeta announced it would cease operations on November 9 after 30 years.
- The paper says authorities and security services forced the closure and eviction from Moscow HQ.
- Donations platform and servers will be shut down as part of the shutdown.
- Editors claim banks followed state-directed rules and that censorship affects civic life.
- One final issue will be published; journalists and supporters note the outlet's history and awards.
SourceCBS NewsUnited StatesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at CBS News“Last independent newspaper in Russia forced to shut down”
“The editor of Russia’s last independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, says Vladimir Putin’s government has “forced the editorial team to stop its work.””
Key points from CBS News
- Novaya Gazeta announced it will cease operations from Nov. 9 due to government pressure.
- Editors described the closure as forced by Russian authorities and security services.
- Staff were evicted from the Moscow newsroom and donation funding was cut off.
- The Anna Politkovskaya Museum will close with the newspaper at its former office.
- There are now no major independent newspapers operating inside Russia.
SourceLos Angeles TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Los Angeles Times“Russia's top independent newspaper shuts down, blaming pressure from authorities”
“Novaya Gazeta was launched in 1993 with assistance from former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who used part of his 1990 Nobel Peace Prize money to fund it. It was Russia’s last major independent media outlet critical of the Kremlin after others either shut or had their websites blocked.”
Key points from Los Angeles Times
- Novaya Gazeta announces closure after more than three decades of operation on Friday.
- Editorial says Russian authorities and security services forced the editorial team to cease operations.
- Paper has faced fines, being labeled a foreign agent, platform blocks, and loss of registration.
- Staff view crackdown as part of broader suppression of dissent since Russia’s 2022 Ukraine invasion.
- Some staff launched Novaya Gazeta Europe, a project critical of the Kremlin.
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