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Crimean Gold Exhibition and European Seizure

An exhibition in Moscow highlights the alleged theft of Crimean treasures, focusing on the non-return of a unique museum collection from 'Chersonesos Taurica' and other Crimean museums.

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Sergei Lavrov

Minister of Foreign Affairs · Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Russia

on Crimean Gold Exhibition and European Seizure

First report 45d agoLast update 2d ago
Stance over timeOpposed now
supportiveneutralopposed
2026-07-01now · 2026-08-12

Condemns Seizure of Crimean Gold: Sergei Lavrov strongly condemns the European seizure of the Crimean Gold exhibition, equating it to theft by a 'civilized' Europe with colonial traditions and a 'neo-Nazi Kyiv regime', and asserts Russia's commitment to preserving Crimean heritage.

Maria Zakharova

Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry · Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Russia

on Crimean Gold Exhibition and Western Appropriation

First report 45d agoLast update 45d ago

Condemns Western Crimean Gold appropriation: Strongly condemns the Western appropriation of the Crimean Gold exhibition, viewing it as colonial robbery and a violation of international law by "civilized" Europe.

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