Oleksandr Tkachenko proposed to impose arrest on russia's cultural heritage in Europe

Cultural heritage

This was stated by the Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine during a press conference following the session of the Council of Ministers of Education, Youth, Culture and Sports of the European Union.

Watch the Video

“Since russians are looting Ukrainian museums, at least in Europe it is possible to impose arrest on russian cultural centers, cultural heritage, which are presented at European exhibitions. I consider, it is fair,” said Oleksandr Tkachenko. 

Mariya Gabriel, EU Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, and Martin Baxa, Minister for Culture of the Czech Republic, also spoke to the press in Brussels. They assured that Europe will continue to help Ukraine, in particular Ukrainian artists, and support Ukrainian cultural heritage.

 

You may be interested

Carnegie Hall and Ukraine’s cultural diplomacy: a dialogue on the importance of promoting Ukrainian culture

Carnegie Hall and Ukraine’s cultural diplomacy: a dialogue on the importance of promoting Ukrainian culture

Mykola Tochytskyi discussed with Peter Gelb, the General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera, the prospects of implementing joint projects

Mykola Tochytskyi discussed with Peter Gelb, the General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera, the prospects of implementing joint projects