Ukraine: Kallas, “No normality with Russian artists as long as the conflict lasts”

“It is really very unpleasant – adds Kallas – to hear that this is happening in some member states. States that do not feel that this war is really on their doorstep. This is why it was important to raise the issue again, also with all the member states we have around the table”.

Obviously, he continues, “if we don’t have sanctions or total bans, then the member states decide. But It’s very, very unpleasant that this is happening. We also saw what happened to the Venice Biennial. I think it is a valid lesson for everyone: the war is not over, Russia has not changed its objectives. And we shouldn’t behave as if nothing is wrong with them,” he concludes.