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Hiding Art in Basements, Returning Loans, Reopening as Bomb Shelters: How Ukraine's Museums Are Handling the Russian Invasion | Artnet News

As Ukraine defends itself against invading Russian forces, the nation's museums find themselves in a dire situation.

“UNESCO issued a statement calling on Russia to respect the “1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict and its two (1954 and 1999) Protocols, to ensure the prevention of damage to cultural heritage in all its forms.” Sarah Cascone, ArtNet, 25 Feb, 2022.