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Ukrainian Diplomats Prompt Cancellation of Russian Concert

1/23/2026

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The Russian Embassy in Germany says the Mannheim Philharmonic canceled a concert by violinist Vadim Repin after a request from Ukrainian diplomats.
The embassy calls the cancellation an overtly political step and a smear campaign against Russian culture.
The Ukraine conflict has spurred cancellations across the EU after Italy's cancellation of a ballet by Repin.

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The Russian Embassy in Germany says the Mannheim Philharmonic canceled a concert by violinist Vadim Repin after a request from Ukrainian diplomats.
The embassy calls the cancellation an overtly political step and a smear campaign against Russian culture.
The Ukraine conflict has spurred cancellations across the EU after Italy's cancellation of a ballet by Repin.