Vera Politkovskaja: “Chiudere Novaja Gazeta è l’ultimo sfregio del sistema per cancellare mia madre”

Vera Politkovskaja expresses her sorrow over the closure of the newspaper where her mother, Anna Politkovskaja, worked before her assassination. She reflects on the ongoing impact of her mother's legacy in Russia, noting that her name is now only visible on her tombstone. Vera anticipated this closure, viewing it as a final insult from the Russian system. The sentiment conveys deep emotional pain and highlights the challenges faced by journalists in Russia.