Novaya Gazeta Shuts Down Amidst Government Crackdown on Free Press

Just now November 9, 2026 1 min read 📰 Al Jazeera

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The Russian investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta has closed due to government repression, marking a significant loss for independent media critical of the Kremlin's actions, particularly regarding the war in Ukraine. This event highlights the increasing restrictions on free speech in Russia, which may resonate with Iranian observers facing similar governmental crackdowns. The situation underscores the broader implications for media freedom in authoritarian regimes.

The paper was one of the few remaining outlets in Russia that criticised Moscow's war on Ukraine.

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📍 Russia 100 📍 Ukraine 100 🏢 Russian government 100 👤 Moscow 100 📌 OOO 🏢 Protest Crackdown 👤 Novaya Gazeta

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