Novaya Gazeta, a prominent Russian independent newspaper established in 1993, has announced its permanent closure following intense state pressure. Editor-in-chief Sergei Sokolov confirmed the decision, citing persistent interference from security services and government authorities as the primary cause. The outlet, which gained international recognition for its investigative journalism regarding corruption and human rights, plans to publish a final edition before vacating its Moscow headquarters on November 9. The newspaper had previously faced significant obstacles, including the revocation of its media license and the designation of its staff as foreign agents. Six of its journalists have been killed throughout its history. This closure marks the end of a publication that had operated for over thirty years, surviving despite increasingly restrictive censorship laws and the ongoing targeting of its editorial team by the Russian state.
Source : The Moscow Times
