Fourteen nations issue joint statement at the 61st Venice Biennale condemning the destruction of Ukrainian cultural sites by Russian forces. The coalition, led by Ukraine and European partners, calls for a unified international stance on the conflict's cultural impact.
Fourteen countries have issued a joint statement at the 61st Venice Biennale supporting Ukraine and condemning the impact of Russian aggression on Ukrainian cultural heritage, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Culture Tetiana Berezhna.
Quick reaction
One tap helps tune what we surface next.
Reader discussion
Public commentsNo comments yet. Start the discussion around this signal.
Follow this signal
Get updates on this story
We will email you if this changes materially. No spam. Daily brief optional.
Map context
Open map near Italy
Keep the story in context with nearby live signals, countries, and category movement.
Related coverage
Briefings
More story pages
France passes bill to return colonial-era looted artefacts, meeting demands from former colonies
France has passed a bill to facilitate the return of artworks and artefacts looted during the colonial era, responding to long-standing demands from former colonies.
Trump says US in 'final stages' of Iran talks, but outcome uncertain.
Donald Trump says the US is in 'final stages' of talks with Iran, but adds 'we'll see what happens'.
Canada to summon Israeli ambassador over 'unacceptable' treatment of Gaza flotilla members.
Canada will summon the Israeli ambassador to protest the 'unacceptable' treatment of members of the Gaza flotilla, according to Canada's foreign minister.
China extends visa-free entry for Russian citizens to Dec. 31, 2027, as Putin visits
China extends visa-free entry for Russian citizens to Dec. 31, 2027, as Putin visits
More live signals
Continue with the live feed.
The fastest nearby updates load from the public feed, not the enriched story endpoint.