2 hours ago · Russia
Russia: Critical newspaper 'Novaya Gazeta' to close
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a general story. Deutsche Welle All News and The Straits Times World are the outlets attached to this story. The reports are tied to Russia. The first report grouped here was at 30 Oct 2026, 09:41 UTC. 2 material updates are listed in the timeline. The headline in use is “Russia: Critical newspaper 'Novaya Gazeta' to close”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
"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.
Story timeline
Reports grouped into this story, earliest first. Exact repeats from the same outlet are collapsed.
- First reported by The Straits Times World
Russian investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta says it is shutting down after 'coordinated campaign'
- New development reported by Deutsche Welle All News
Same story, different outlets
2 headlinesEach line is that outlet's headline. The article stays on the publisher's site.
- Deutsche Welle All NewsRussia: Critical newspaper 'Novaya Gazeta' to close
- The Straits TimesRussian investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta says it is shutting down after 'coordinated campaign'