Despite Moscow’s Threats, Poland Rules to Extradite Archaeologist

Poland has ruled to extradite Alexander Butyagin, an archaeologist, to Ukraine, despite objections from Moscow. Butyagin is accused by Kyiv of damaging cultural heritage through his excavation work in Crimea, a region occupied by Russia. The Kremlin has denounced Butyagin's arrest and the extradition ruling. The case highlights the ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia, and Poland's alignment with Ukraine, regarding the status and control of Crimea and the treatment of individuals involved in activities there. The extradition process is proceeding despite Russia's opposition.