Novaya Gazeta, Russia’s last major independent newspaper that had long been a critical voice against the Kremlin, has closed its office after three decades of operation, citing mounting government pressure.
The closure marks the end of an era for Russian journalism. For 30 years, Novaya Gazeta had published investigative reports and commentary that challenged state narratives, making it a key platform for dissenting opinions within the country.
With the newspaper’s shutdown, there are now no major independent outlets in Russia that regularly critique the government, raising concerns about the future of free press in the nation.
While the paper’s editors and staff have not released a detailed statement, the decision reflects a broader trend of increasing restrictions on media that question Kremlin policies.
<small>Source: PBS NewsHour — read the original story there.</small>
