'Enjoy the show. Ignore the war': Venice Biennale faces backlash after including Russia
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Source: BBC News
Published: 2026-05-07 07:29 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Europe, Military & Defence, Ukraine/Russia, Elections, World News, War & Conflict
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The Russian punk protest group Pussy Riot and Femen, founded in Ukraine, have staged a striking joint protest at this year's Venice Biennale, as Russia returns to the prestigious arts fair for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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