Novaya Gazeta, one of Russia’s most prominent independent newspapers, has shut down after facing pressure from the authorities.
The newspaper had operated as a high-profile independent news outlet in Russia for the past three decades. Its closure brings an end to the publication’s work during a period in which it had remained a notable part of the country’s independent media landscape.
The supplied information does not specify when the shutdown took place, which authorities were involved or the precise measures that led to the decision. It describes the closure as taking place under pressure from Russian authorities.
Novaya Gazeta’s long-standing position as an independent publication means the shutdown represents a significant development for Russia’s news media. No further details about the newspaper’s future or any official response have been provided.