Last independent newspaper in Russia forced to shut down

What happened: Novaya Gazeta, described as Russia's last independent newspaper, announced it will cease operations from Nov. 9, saying the government and security services forced the editorial team to stop work. Key numbers: Closure effective Nov. 9. Founded in 1993 with money donated by Mikhail Gorbachev from his Nobel Peace Prize award. Why it matters: With the closure, the content states there are now no major independent newspapers still operating inside Russia. Editor in chief Sergei Sokolov said staff would be left with no means of subsistence and under threat of repression.

Novaya Gazeta, described as Russia's last independent newspaper, announced it will cease operations from Nov. 9, saying the government and security services forced the editorial team to stop work.

With the closure, the content states there are now no major independent newspapers still operating inside Russia. Editor in chief Sergei Sokolov said staff would be left with no means of subsistence and under threat of repression.