Former presidential spokesman Iuliia Mendel accused the Ukrainian president of prolonging the war with Russia to preserve his political position, while alleging corruption, propaganda tactics, and growing authoritarianism inside Ukraine.
The Russian president said he believes the war in Ukraine is “coming to an end” and suggested former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder could serve as a negotiator between Russia and Europe.
The European Commission says it will cancel a €2 million grant unless the Russian pavilion is excluded from the exhibition, while the Biennale argues art cannot be subjected to political censorship.
A book and several investigations reopen the case of the Baltic pipeline sabotage with versions pointing to Ukrainian actors, while responsibility remains officially unconfirmed.
As Zelensky demands “full membership, EU leaders working to fast-track Ukraine’s accession are confronted with deep concerns over war, corruption, and the bloc’s own integration capacity.
