Putin conducts a 'special musical operation' in Europe
- Posted on March 20, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Putin conducts a 'special musical operation' in Europe
Barred from the West, Valery Gergiev, maestro at the helm of Russia's two leading opera houses and cultural ambassador for Vladimir Putin, is seeking a return to conducting in Europe's major concert halls. In this cultural arena, Moscow is shifting from 'soft power' to 'sharp power.'
