According to the news agency, the Russian Ministry of Culture confirmed that the objects have been released from seizure and have already been transported to their home country.
News agency AFP says that according to the Russian Ministry of Culture, the art objects seized by Finnish Customs last weekend have already been returned to Russia.
“The paintings on display in Japan and Italy are on Russian soil,” the Russian Ministry of Culture said, according to AFP.
Customs stopped three truck transports containing art in Vaalimaa a week ago. Goods contained in the transports were confiscated under EU sanctions on Russia. Among the objects are paintings, statues and various antiques. According to Customs, the total insured value of the seized items is EUR 42 million.
The Foreign Ministry announced on Friday that it would grant an exemption for the return of works of art.
The news is being updated.
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