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'They Have Killed Us:' A Russian Newspaper Closes

Newser • October 30, 2026 • world

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Novaya Gazeta, Russia's most prominent independent newspaper, announced its closure after more than 30 years, citing relentless pressure from Russian authorities and security services.
The newspaper will cease operations on November 9, publishing its final issue amid a crackdown on independent media following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Founded in 1993 with support from Mikhail Gorbachev, Novaya Gazeta was the last major independent outlet critical of the Kremlin, with several of its journalists, including Anna Politkovskaya, killed for their reporting.
Dmitry Muratov, the newspaper's longtime editor and 2021 Nobel Peace Prize laureate, faced attacks and was labeled a "foreign agent" by Russian authorities before stepping down in 2023.
No immediate response has been made by Russian officials regarding the newspaper's closure announcement.

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