Russia: Critical newspaper 'Novaya Gazeta' to close

DW30 October 2026, 11:09 UTCUkraine

"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.

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