The Council of Europe has demanded reparations from Russia for the damage to Ukraine's cultural heritage due to the ongoing war. The declaration highlights systematic attacks on cultural sites, framing them as part of a genocidal intent. The Council aims to prioritize Ukrainian cultural recovery at future conferences and calls for European member states to ratify conventions protecting cultural heritage. The G7 culture ministers condemned the destruction of cultural sites and pledged support for Ukrainian culture amidst ongoing looting and Russification efforts. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)