EU threatens to pull funding for famed Venice art festival over Russian return – POLITICO

The commissioners warned that if Russia is allowed to participate, they “will examine further action, including the suspension or termination of an ongoing EU grant to the Biennale Foundation,” which organizes the event. Italy’s Ministry of Culture said it opposed the festival’s decision, which was celebrated by Mikhail Shvydkoy, the Kremlin’s special representative for international […]

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EU warns Trump against easing sanctions on Russia

Mar 10, 2026, 5:38 p.mMar 10, 2026, 5:38 p.m The EU warns US President Donald Trump against easing sanctions against Russia’s oil exports. «From the perspective of the European Union, the situation is very clear. We must continue to exert maximum pressure on Russia,” said EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis after a meeting of EU finance […]

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