Politics● ElevatedOct 30 · Oct 30, 2026, 11:23 AM
Prominent Russian newspaper shuts down under pressure from authorities
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from BBC World · Eastern Europe
Novaya Gazeta has been one of the most high-profile independent news outlets in Russia over the last three decades.
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