The European Commission on Tuesday condemned the Venice art Biennale's decision to allow Russia to take part in this year's edition and said EU funding for the event would now be at risk if it persisted in the decision.     "We strongly condemn the Biennale Foundation's decision to allow Russia to reopen its national pavilion at the 61st International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale in 2026," said a statement by EU Commission Vice President Henna Virkkunen and EU Commissioner for Culture