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They strangled us, says founder of Russian newspaper shut under pressure from authorities

BBC NewsFriday, October 30, 2026 at 8:41 PM

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They strangled us, says founder of Russian newspaper shut under pressure from authorities
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Novaya Gazeta has been one of the most high-profile independent news outlets in Russia over the last three decades.

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High
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World
Regions
Russia
Market relevance
Moderate
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. Novaya Gazeta has been one of the most high-profile independent news outlets in Russia over the last three decades. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to They and Russian.

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What happened

Novaya Gazeta has been one of the most high-profile independent news outlets in Russia over the last three decades.

Why it matters

This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.

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  1. BBC News published: They strangled us, says founder of Russian newspaper shut under pressure from authorities

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Economic impact

Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to They and Russian.

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