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Russia loots thousands of Ukrainian cultural objects

Ukraine is struggling to recover thousands of artworks and other cultural objects looted by Russian forces during the full-scale invasion.

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Ukraine is struggling to recover thousands of artworks and other cultural objects lost during Russia’s full-scale invasion. Russian forces have taken thousands of these items, which constitute a significant loss of national heritage. The looting of cultural property is a widespread issue in occupied territories, complicating post-war recovery efforts. The AP reports that the scale of the loss is immense, with many items feared lost or destroyed.
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