EU to cut Venice Biennale funding over Russia's participation, Kallas says

EU Commission President announces the bloc will cut funding for the Venice Biennale if Russia participates for the first time.

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The decision reflects European policy of cultural sanctions against Russia.

The prestigious art exhibition becomes thus a stake in European foreign policy facing Russian invasion.

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