Ukraine Urges States to Curb 'Russian Houses' Influence Operations

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybyha announced an official appeal to world governments to restrict or fully halt the activities of 'Russian Houses'—cultural centers used by Moscow to project soft power. The move escalates Kyiv's campaign against Russian influence abroad, though the appeal's concrete impact on host states remains uncertain. This is a diplomatic initiative, not a binding measure, and its effectiveness will depend on individual state responses.