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Venice Biennale

EU Commissioner Boycotts Venice Biennale, Threatens €2 Million Grant Over Russian Pavilion

The stance signals an EU effort to block normalization of Russia via cultural platforms.

EU Moves to Freeze Venice Biennale Grant Over Russia’s Planned Return

Venice Biennale Confirms Russia’s Return for 2026 as Ukraine and Dissidents Decry Move