Novaya Gazeta closes after 33 years; 1993 report on nuclear smuggling resurfaces

Novaya Gazeta, Russia's oldest independent newspaper, announced closure in late October 2026 after 33 years, marking the end of a key chronicler of modern Russian history. The item recalls a 1993 investigation where reporters posing as buyers were offered nuclear materials, including an SS-20 warhead, highlighting long-standing proliferation risks. The closure signals further consolidation of state control over Russian media, reducing independent scrutiny.

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