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