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flag Russia demands Poland release archaeologist Butyagin, detained over Ukraine’s extradition request for alleged Crimea site damage.

flag Russia has demanded Poland release Alexander Butyagin, a Hermitage Museum archaeologist detained on Ukraine’s extradition request, accusing him of illegal Crimea excavations. flag Ukraine seeks his return over alleged damage to cultural sites, while Russia calls the charges politically driven, asserting Crimea’s sovereignty and that Butyagin’s work was legal. flag Poland extended his detention citing flight risk, with a hearing pending. flag The case underscores ongoing disputes over cultural artifacts in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

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