EU and Venice Biennale Clash Over Russian Pavilion Reopening
Published on: March 11, 2026, 3:49 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The European Commission warns the Venice Biennale of potential funding withdrawal if it proceeds with reopening Russia's pavilion, closed since the 2022 Ukraine invasion. Italy's government disagrees with this decision despite supporting EU sanctions. Ukraine urges vigilance against Russia using culture for propaganda.
