The Kremlin is shutting down Russia’s last free newspaper
Novaya Gazeta is closing after being placed on a state enemies list
Covered by 2 sources from 2 countries. First reported by The Economist ·
How 2 newspapers cover this story
The Kremlin is shutting down Russia’s last free newspaper
Novaya Gazeta is closing after being placed on a state enemies list
Russian News Outlet That Defied Kremlin Will Shut Down: ‘They Killed Us’
Journalists at the fiercely independent Novaya Gazeta, whose co-founder received the Nobel Peace Prize, said the government had orchestrated its demise.
Coverage details
2 outlets from 2 countries are covering this story: The Economist and The New York Times. The Economist published it first, on October 29, 2026; the last outlet to join was The New York Times, 29 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Novaya Gazeta, Nobel Peace Prize, Killed Us, Kremlin and Russia.
By country: United Kingdom (1), United States (1).
