Are pro-Kremlin Russian cultural figures returning to the spotlight in Europe?

More than three years after Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the arts remain a carefully scrutinized battlefield, with European institutions typically showcasing anti-Kremlin artists and sidelining performers suspected of channelling unwelcome Russian soft power. But this summer, some of Europe’s most prestigious cultural venues are spotlighting Russian artists with links to the Kremlin, despite the ongoing war.