Lithuania Moves to Ban Russian, Belarusian Artists Who Performed in Occupied Ukraine
Lithuania’s government approved a proposal on Wednesday, Sept. 30 to bar Russian and Belarusian artists who worked in occupied Ukrainian territories or supported Russia’s war from performing in the country. To work in Lithuania, they would have to sign a public declaration condemning Russia’s aggression – a step that could expose them to prosecution at home. The amendment, if approved by the…
Lithuania has passed a proposal to ban Russian and Belarusian artists and cultural figures from performing in the country if they have previously worked in occupied Ukrainian territories, or if they have directly or indirectly supported Russia's war against Ukraine. The ban, which would take effect on January 1, 2027, would also require artists to sign a publicly available declaration condemning Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
If approved, the amendment must still pass Lithuania's parliament, the Seimas. This measure follows similar steps taken by Finland and Latvia, who have restricted property purchases by Russian and Belarusian citizens near strategic sites. The move comes amid heightened tensions between NATO members, particularly the Baltic states.
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