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WORLD • RUSSIA

Russia’s Novaya Gazeta says it will cease publication

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Novaya Gazeta, a prominent independent Russian newspaper, says it is ceasing publication after more than three decades. The paper and its editor blame pressure from Russian authorities; the reports do not specify what, if anything, will continue under its name.

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Why it matters

The closure affects Russian journalists and readers seeking independent reporting. No direct U.S. economic or security effect is identified in the reports.