Russia’s Novaya Gazeta, long recognized as a bastion of investigative reporting and independent journalism, has been officially designated a "foreign agent" by the Russian government. The classification, which imposes strict legal and financial restrictions on media outlets deemed to operate under foreign influence, marks another escalation in Moscow’s tightening grip on press freedom. Critics argue the move further erodes the autonomy of Russian journalism, raising concerns about censorship and state control over information. The decision follows a pattern of increasing pressure on domestic media outlets critical of the government.
A symbol of independent journalism, Novaya Gazeta has been classed as a 'foreign agent' by Moscow.
