Politics● ElevatedOct 30 · Oct 30, 2026, 11:09 AM
Russia: Critical newspaper 'Novaya Gazeta' to close
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from DW News [en] · Eastern Europe
"Novaya Gazeta," one of the last remaining independent, critical media outlets in Russia, has announced it is closing under pressure from state authorities. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, evacuations have begun in Oleshky.
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