Russia has looted thousands of Ukrainian cultural objects in the war. Finding them is a challenge

Tamara Ceaikovski

(18 Apr 2026) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Kyiv, Ukraine - 19 February 2026 1. Wide of director of Kherson Art Museum Alina Dotsenko standing in gallery presenting exhibition of copies of art pieces stolen by Russian troops 2. Closeup of picture 3. Closeup of empty picture frame 4. Closeup of sign reading (Ukrainian): "Stolen" 5. SOUNDBITE (Ukrainian), Alina Dotsenko, director of Kherson Art Museum: "I walked in and saw empty storage rooms, empty shelves. My legs gave way, and I just