The fest says it is barring journalists and critics from media that do not support its opposition to Russia's war on Ukraine.
“We would like to salute the courage of all those in Russia who have taken risks to protest against the assault and invasion of Ukraine,” read the festival’s statement on March 1.
“Among them are artists and film professionals who have never ceased to fight against the contemporary regime, who cannot be associated with these unbearable actions, and those who are bombing Ukraine.”that Cannes approved “only the few” Russian media outlets that are in line with the festival’s anti-war position.
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