Novaya Gazeta, Russia's last independent newspaper, "no longer exists," as Putin erases the free press
- By October 30, 2026 / 12:03 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Novaya Gazeta, Russia's last independent newspaper, announced Friday that it will cease operations from Nov.
- 9, marking a major milestone for President Vladimir Putin's years-long effort to silence the country's free press.
- Novaya Gazeta said it was being forced to close under pressure from Russian authorities and security services.
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- By October 30, 2026 / 12:03 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Novaya Gazeta, Russia's last independent newspaper, announced Friday that it will cease operations from Nov.
- 9, marking a major milestone for President Vladimir Putin's years-long effort to silence the country's free press.
- Novaya Gazeta said it was being forced to close under pressure from Russian authorities and security services.
Sources: CBS News