Russian archaeologist can be sent to Ukraine for trial, Polish judge rules

Archaeologist Alexander Butyagin is accused of conducting illegal excavations in Crimea - Ukraine's peninsula annexed by Russia.

Despite Moscow’s Threats, Poland Rules to Extradite Archaeologist

Kyiv accuses Alexander Butyagin, a prominent antiquities scholar, of destroying cultural heritage during his excavations in Russia-occupied Crimea. The Kremlin has condemned his arrest.

By Nataliya Vasilyeva

Polish court clears extradition of Russian archaeologist to Ukraine

Alexander Butyagin, an academic with Russia's Hermitage Museum, is accused of illegal excavations in occupied Crimea.

Ukraine's commander-in-chief: Russia plans to conscript another 409,000 troops in 2026

Russia plans to conscript another 409,000 troops in 2026 and has already stepped up activity on the front line as weather conditions improve.

By Anastasia Protz

Polish Court Decides to Extradite Russian Archaeologist to Ukraine

Alexander Butyagin faces up to 10 years in Ukrainian prison for "destroying cultural heritage sites" in annexed Crimea.

CinC Syrskyi: Russia plans to recruit 409,000 troops in 2026

Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi has said that enemy activity along the frontline is increasing, while Russia plans to recruit an additional 409,000 troops in 2026 and continues preparations for further aggression against Ukraine.

Russian fighter jet breaches Estonia's airspace

A Russian fighter jet breached Estonia's airspace on Wednesday and a diplomatic protest note has been handed to the highest-ranking diplomat at Russia's embassy in Tallinn, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Polish court approves extradition of Russian archaeologist to Ukraine

The suspect, Aleksander Butyagin, can still appeal, while a final decision on extradition rests with the Polish justice minister.

By Daniel Tilles