Russian Archaeologist Arrested In Warsaw
An archaeologist was detained in Warsaw late last year following a request from Ukraine. Kyiv accuses the individual of conducting illegal archaeological excavations on Crimean territory. The investigation remains ongoing with many details described as unclear. The Russian FSB reported that archaeologist Butyagin and the spouse of a Russian serviceman in Transnistria have been returned to Russia via a joint FSB and Belarusian KGB operation at the Polish border. Polish services detained Alexander Butiagin, an archaeologist, at a hotel in Warsaw. The source noted the arrest may be linked to recent political shifts involving the Lukashenko regime. A Warsaw district court rejected Ukraine's extradition request in March 2026, but the decision is currently under appeal by the individual.
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“Археолог был задержан в конце прошлого года в Варшаве по запросу Украины. Киев обвиняет его в незаконных археологических раскопках на территории Крыма.”
“Польские силовики задержали бы утягивания в декабре прошлого года по запросу Украины. Киев обвинял его в якобы незаконных раскопках в Крыму.”
“Archaeologist Butyagin and the spouse of a Russian serviceman in Transnistria... returned to the homeland. The return of Russians home was made possible thanks to a multi-stage operation carried out by the FSB together with the KGB of Belarus.”
“Aleksandra Butiagina, archologa, którego złapaly polskie sluzby. W hotelu w Warszawie zostanyty, przeprowadzal nielegalne prace na Krymie”
“Узнав об уголовном деле возбуждённом против него на Украине, он опрометчиво не стал консультироваться с юристами, за что и поплатил с арестом в Вашаве.”
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