World EU Cuts Venice Biennale Funding Amid Russian Participation Backlash by Ibrahim Khalil - World Editor April 21, 2026 by Ibrahim Khalil - World Editor April 21, 2026 EU Threatens to Withdraw Funding from Venice Biennale Over Russian Participation The European Union has warned it may suspend its financial support for the Venice Biennale if Russia proceeds with … 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail