Russo-Ukrainian War Thread - Page 866

On October 17 2025 21:39 Silvanel wrote:
Maybe they will. Polish court just refused to allow extradition to germany of the Ukrainian suspected of particpating in its sabotage: https://kyivindependent.com/polish-court-refuses-extradition-of-ukrainian-suspect-to-germany-in-nord-stream-case/

I haven't see the clear reason for refusal in articles yet.

Judge Dariusz Łubowski, in justifying his decision to deny the extradition of Volodymyr Zhuravlov to Germany, emphasized that the act of which he is suspected cannot be regarded as a crime under international law.

“Since 2014, there has been a war — a bloody and genocidal aggression by the Russian Federation against the independent Ukrainian state. From the standpoint of international law, actions undertaken in defense against aggression — including the destruction of the enemy’s infrastructure — constitute an element of the so-called ‘just war.’ Its aim is to stop evil, not to conquer territories or pursue expansion,” Judge Łubowski stated.

He added that, in Ukraine’s case, we are dealing with a classic example of a defensive war, waged “out of love for the homeland” and in defense of the nation against an aggressor.

“By defending itself against the Russian Federation, Ukraine meets all the criteria of a just war. Therefore, individuals acting in the interest of that state cannot be treated as saboteurs or terrorists,” the judge explained.

“If the Nord Stream pipeline is considered part of the strategic infrastructure of the Russian Federation, then its damage — carried out in the course of Ukraine’s defense — cannot be regarded as an unlawful act. It was an action that was justified, rational, and — in the light of the law — just,” Judge Łubowski continued.

On this basis, the court concluded that Volodymyr Zhuravlov is entitled to functional immunity, arising from the fact that his alleged actions may have been directly connected with the performance of duties on behalf of the Ukrainian state.