Russian Hermitage has cancelled all archaeological expeditions in occupied Crimea, - Russian media The Russian State Hermitage Museum has cancelled all archaeological expeditions in the temporarily occupied Crimea. 1 278 9 Previously in trend: Cultural heritage protection
Russian archaeologist Butyagin says he intends to continue illegal excavations in occupied Crimea Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin, who was recently released from a Polish prison as part of a prisoner exchange between Poland and Belarus, said he intends to continue an expedition near occupied Kerch as early as this summer. 2 552 32 Previously in trend: Russians looting artifacts from Crimea
Ukraine insisted on extradition of archaeologist Butyagin to bring him to justice, Prosecutor General’s Office says The Ukrainian side consistently insisted on the extradition of Russian citizen Butyagin to bring him to criminal responsibility in Ukraine. 2 259 17 Previously in trend: Extradition of suspects
Poland releases archaeologist Butyagin during exchange with Russia: Ukraine sought his extradition Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said that during an exchange with Russia, Warsaw released Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin, whose extradition had been sought by Ukraine. 4 974 24 Previously in trend: Extradition of suspects