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Lithuania Could Ban Russian and Belarusian Artists From 2027
Original: Russian, Belarusian Artists Who Performed in Occupied Ukraine Could Face Lithuanian Ban From 2027
Lithuania is considering a ban, taking effect from 2027, on Russian and Belarusian artists who have performed in Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine. The proposed measure targets entertainers who legitimized the occupation through their performances, and could bar them from entering or performing in Lithuania. The move reflects continued Baltic states' hardening against cultural figures seen as supporting Russia's war in Ukraine.
Why now: It signals a new escalation in Baltic countries' cultural sanctions tied to Russia's war in Ukraine.
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