Russian society being ‘systematically crushed’ says Novaya Gazeta as newspaper announces closure
Novaya Gazeta, a long‑standing independent Russian newspaper, announced its closure after years of mounting state pressure. The paper, known for its critical reporting and former editor Dmitry Muratov, a Nobel laureate, said it could no longer operate under the “systematic crushing” of society by authorities. The shutdown underscores growing restrictions on press freedom in Russia.