Polish Court Denies Extradition of Nord Stream Sabotage Suspect | AI News Digest
In a significant ruling that has captured international attention, a Polish judge has opted against extraditing Volodymyr Zhuravlyov, a Ukrainian citizen accused by Germany of participating in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline in September 2022. Judge Dariusz Lubowski stated that should Ukraine be deemed responsible for the incident, it could potentially be viewed as a legitimate act of self-defense amid the ongoing conflict. Zhuravlyov, who had been detained under a European arrest warrant, was released following the judge's remarks on the legal ramifications of Ukraine’s right to defend itself. This ruling has garnered notable interest, particularly from Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who expressed his backing for the decision. The case underscores the intricate issues surrounding international law and actions taken during wartime, especially as they pertain to the Nord Stream pipelines, which remain a point of significant geopolitical contention.
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