# ‘They killed us’: Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta announces closure after decades of repression

https://mins.news/en/item/122155

- Meduza, 2026-10-30 09:45 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/10/30/they-killed-us-russian-independent-newspaper-novaya-gazeta-announces-its-closure-after-decades-of-repression

> Novaya Gazeta, one of Russia’s best-known independent outlets, says it is ceasing operations. Its staff say Russian authorities and security services forced them to stop working, after the newsroom faced eviction, its donation system was shut down, and more than 100 journalists and contributors were designated foreign agents.

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