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EU threatens sanctions if Venice Biennale art event allows Russia

EU threatens sanctions if Venice Biennale art event allows Russia

The European Union has threatened to impose sanctions on the Venice Biennale if the organization does not reverse its decision to readmit Russia to the international art exhibition. The EU is demanding that Russia be excluded from the event.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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