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.

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• Desk: World
• Filed: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:15:13 GMT
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