Polish judge refuses to extradite Ukrainian Nord Stream blasts suspect
Summary
A Polish judge decided not to extradite a Ukrainian man, Volodymyr Zhuravlyov, to Germany. Germany suspects him of being involved in the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines. The judge justified the decision by citing the context of the war in Ukraine and suggesting that any Ukrainian involvement could be seen as self-defense.Key Facts
- A Polish court refused to extradite Volodymyr Zhuravlyov to Germany, where he is suspected of Nord Stream pipeline sabotage.
- Mr. Zhuravlyov was detained in Poland on a European arrest warrant last month.
- The judge argued that if Ukraine was responsible, it could be justified as an act of self-defense given the war situation.
- The blasts damaged pipelines that carried gas from Russia to Germany, initially believed to be a Russian act until signs pointed to Ukraine.
- Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk supported the judge's ruling.
- Extradition cases in the EU are usually fast but this case is different, likely due to its political context.
- The court said the explosions occurred in international waters and questioned Germany’s right to pursue the case.
- Mr. Zhuravlyov was released from custody and will receive compensation from the Polish state.
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