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News - 03 May 2026
Political decision and a dangerous precedent: Experts comment on Poland’s release of architect Butyagin, who was to be extradited to Ukraine
During the review of the request, Poland provided a proper assessment of the Ukrainian side's materials and recognized them as sufficient to resolve the issue of extraditing the individual to Ukraine. The subsequent decision regarding Butyagin was made in the context of international agreements related to the exchange of detainees
News - 13 January 2026
Polish Prosecutor’s Office supports Ukraine’s request for the extradition of Russian archaeologist Butyagin
Alexander Butyagin, a Russian scientist and head of the ancient archaeology department at the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg. He has illegally crossed the state border of Ukraine and led an archaeological expedition in temporarily occupied Kerch
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