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Independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta shuts down: 'We have been killed'

The independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta has officially ceased operations after thirty years, citing forced eviction and the blocking of their financial resources by state authorities. The editorial team described their closure as an act of state betrayal, marking the end of one of the last independent media outlets remaining in Russia.

The independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta has announced the end of its operations after being forced to stop by the nation's security services. Editor-in-chief Sokolov confirmed that the editorial team was evicted from their offices and their donation platform was blocked, effectively cutting off all resources necessary to continue their reporting. On November 9, the publication officially ceased to exist after thirty years of operation.

In a statement, the staff described their closure as the result of state betrayal, accusing the government of violating its own constitution. Once a prominent print publication that gained international recognition when founder Dmitry Muratov won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021, the outlet had shifted to digital-only coverage following the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The closure of Novaya Gazeta represents a significant blow to independent media, as it was one of the last remaining news organizations of its kind still operating within Russia.

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