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- A coalition of culture and foreign affairs ministers from 22 European nations, led by Latvia, urges the Venice Biennale to ban Russia from its 61st edition.
- They say cultural institutions have a moral responsibility and should not host a state accused of aggression against Ukraine.
- Ukrainian officials warn that allowing Russia to participate could legitimize its war crimes.
- The European Commission threatens to withdraw funding if Russia exhibits.
