"Novaya Gazeta has been killed" – The independent Russian newspaper is shutting down

The independent Russian newspaper Novaja Gazeta is shutting down due to pressure from authorities, according to its editor. The editorial team announced that they will cease operations on November 9, citing coercion from Russian security services. Recent police raids at the editor's home and the detention of a journalist earlier this year highlight the increasing risks faced by the publication. Novaja Gazeta was one of the last remaining independent news outlets in Russia, with its former editor Dmitry Muratov awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2021.