Despite facing major risks, key cultural figures in Russia are speaking out against the war

Statement from leading art world figures calls for a ban on Russian participants in international exhibitions such as the Venice Biennale and Documenta

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the Museum of Local History in Ivankiv had been set on fire by Russian forces

Controversial political figure was in post for eight years from 2012

Individuals and companies have been targeted by the UK, US and EU over the invasion of Ukraine

The pavilion’s organisers said they are “not in immediate danger” but have been forced to halt work on the planned solo presentation of works by Pavlo Makov in Venice

In a video decrying the Russia assault, the Serbian performance artist describes the Ukrainian people as "proud, strong and dignified"

Poland’s Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial described the Russian invasion as "an act of barbarity that will be judged by history", while the Arsenal culture centre in Kyiv calls it a war “against all democratic states”

Russia has warned of "legal repercussions" for taking part in anti-war demonstrations

Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a sophisticated misinformation campaign alongside his invasion of Ukraine. If you want objective visual reporting, here are the best verified photographers on the frontlines of the war

President Putin’s decision to send troops into Luhansk and Donetsk will severely punish an already beleaguered Russian culture sector

As tension with Russia escalates, institutions near the border are checking their security systems and considering their evacuation plans

Joseph Sywenkyj's series Wounds documents the aftermath of the armed conflict in the Donbas region