'Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya believed that a society that accepts lies ends up accepting violence as well'
- Posted on October 8, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Two decades after Anna Politkovskaya's assassination, her legacy endures as a powerful testament to independent journalism's crucial role. The renowned Russian reporter, killed by security forces, exposed the brutal realities of Kremlin policies and warned that authoritarian regimes thrive when citizens abandon truth for comfortable falsehoods. Filmmaker Eric Bergkraut reflects on her courageous pursuit of accountability and the ongoing relevance of her message in today's geopolitical climate, where propaganda and violence remain intertwined instruments of state control.
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'Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya believed that a society that accepts lies ends up accepting violence as well'
OP-ED. Twenty years ago, the journalist was murdered at the instigation of Russian security services. Documentary filmmaker Eric Bergkraut, who knew her well, recalls in an opinion piece for Le Monde her fight for truth and against Kremlin propaganda – a struggle that is more necessary than ever as Vladimir Putin continues to kill.
