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. 4 952 24 Previously in trend: Extradition of suspects
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. 2 233 17 Previously in trend: Extradition of suspects
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. 2 503 32 Previously in trend: Russians looting artifacts from Crimea