Joint statement on the closure of Novaya Gazeta in Russia
What was announced
The UK and Finland, as Co-Chairs of the Media Freedom Coalition, call on Russia to end its repression of independent media following the closure of Novaya Gazeta.
Key points, in the publisher's words
- Today, after more than 30 years, the prominent independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta has ceased its operations inside the country. Its closure is a stark reminder of the sustained pressure facing independent journalism in Russia.
- For decades, Novaya Gazeta and its journalists have reported on corruption, repression and human rights abuses, often at great personal risk. We remember those reporters whose work has cost them their lives, including Anna Politkovskaya.
- The Russian authorities continue to use repressive legislation to crack down on media freedom. Independent journalists face serious personal risks in carrying out their work, including arrest, detention, harassment and political imprisonment.
Who and where
UK bodies of power
- Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK government department) · more news
Countries
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
Topics, as GOV.UK files them: Foreign affairs.
Receipt
- Original: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-on-the-closure-of-novaya-gazeta-in-russia
- Published 2026-11-09 10:32:03 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-11-09 10:45:43 UTC from GOV.UK
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