Kyiv protests against Moscow’s participation in Venice Biennale art festival

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by dpaMarch 8, 2026 at 11:43 PM

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Ukrainian ministers have protested the planned reopening of the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale art festival. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Culture Minister Tetyana Berezhna issued a joint statement in Kyiv on Sunday, arguing that allowing Russian artists to participate in international events is unacceptable given Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. They highlighted that organizers had previously condemned Moscow's aggression and questioned why this stance was seemingly changing. The ministers believe that readmitting Russia sends a dangerous signal of support for its actions and normalizes its policies. They assert that the cultural sector must be protected from war propaganda and that lifting restrictions is unwarranted.

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Tetyana Berezhna 70% Andrii Sybiha 70% Moscow ×280% Kyiv ×280% Ukraine 80% Russia ×490% Venice Biennale ×290%

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venice biennale 90% russian participation 80% protest 70% art festival 70% ukraine 70% aggression 60% war 60% war crimes 50% russia 50% cultural sector 50%

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