Russia looted Ukrainian objects; thousands missing
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- Tetiana Berezhna says Russia has looted thousands of Ukrainian cultural objects, a loss that threatens the nation’s heritage.
- Alina Dotsenko returned to her museum to find many artifacts gone, confirming the minister’s assessment.
- Ukrainian Ministry of Culture is compiling a database of missing objects and seeking foreign assistance to locate them.
- Experts warn that the bulk removal and lack of documentation make recovery a daunting, time‑sensitive task.
Why it matters: Ukraine estimates thousands of stolen artifacts, hindering cultural restoration and complicating restitution claims.
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