Italy: Femen and Pussy Riot protest Russia’s return to Venice Biennale The 2026 Venice Biennale opened press previews on Wednesday with protests outside the Russian pavilion, marking Moscow’s return since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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The 2026 Venice Biennale opened press previews on Wednesday with protests outside the Russian pavilion, marking Moscow’s return since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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May 7, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC
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· click + to trackEuropean Commission warns Italy that Russia’s Venice Biennale pavilion violates sanctions, Financial Times reports The European Commission has warned the Italian government and the organizers of the Venice Biennale that opening Russia’s national pavilion at the exhibition violates the sanctions regime, breaching the ban on providing services to the Kremlin, the Financial Times reported.
Russian pavilion opens at Venice Biennale despite sanctions and protests Russia’s national pavilion has opened at the Venice Biennale in Italy amid EU pressure, funding cuts, boycotts, and protests Read Full Article at RT.com
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