Prominent Russian newspaper shuts down under pressure from authorities
For the last three decades, Novaya Gazeta has been one of the most high-profile independent news outlets in Russia. Now it’s shutting down – and it has accused the Russian authorities of the “murder” of a newspaper. “They’ve killed us,” reads a statement on the Novaya Gazeta website. “The newspaper is no more. The Russian [...] The post Prominent Russian newspaper shuts down under pressure from…
Novaya Gazeta, a prominent independent Russian newspaper, has announced its closure under pressure from authorities. The newspaper accused the Russian government of "killing" it by forcing its shutdown, stating, "The newspaper is no more. The Russian authorities and Russian special services have forced the paper to stop its work."
Novaya Gazeta faced eviction and had its donation system disabled, leaving it without a means of funding. The paper, known for its fearless reporting on corruption, human rights violations, and abuse of power, had six journalists killed for their professional and civic duties. Anna Politkovskaya, who was killed in 2006, had reported on the Chechen wars.
Novaya Gazeta's closure comes as the Russian authorities intensify pressure on independent journalism, passing laws to punish dissent and silence critics. The newspaper's closure marks the end of an era in Russia's increasingly authoritarian environment.
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