Overview
- Judge Dariusz Lubowski ruled the extradition lawful, according to the defense and the detainee’s relatives.
- Alexander Butyagin was detained in Poland on December 4, 2025 during travel after Ukraine requested his arrest.
- Ukrainian prosecutors allege unauthorized excavations at Myrmekion with damage exceeding 200 million hryvnias and the seizure of 30 gold coins.
- The Kremlin denounced Poland’s actions as “legal tyranny,” and Russia earlier summoned the Polish ambassador to protest the case.
- The defense will appeal, asserting the case lacks proof of monument destruction, disputing the applicable charges and limitation period, and warning that transfer would endanger him.