title: Who is Actually Cancelling Russian Culture and Art? 
abstract: This article examines the phenomenon of "cancel culture" in the context of geopolitical tensions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. It explores the emergence of the "Cancel Russia" movement, characterised by international calls for cultural sanctions against Russia, which, while prominent in public discourse, have not led to substantive legislative changes within the EU. Instead, these movements have been hijacked by the Kremlin to advance narratives of victimisation. In addition, t