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Ukrainian Detained in Poland in Nord Stream Case Appeals 40-Day Remand

An appeal challenges the Warsaw court’s 40‑day detention order, with an extradition hearing date still to be set.

Overview

  • Defense counsel filed an appeal against the preventive detention, and the Appeals Court in Warsaw is expected to set a hearing date.
  • The District Court in Warsaw extended temporary custody to 40 days after the man was detained on September 30 under a German European arrest warrant.
  • The District Court will determine the schedule for proceedings on a possible transfer of the detainee to Germany.
  • Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said extraditing the Ukrainian citizen would not be in Poland’s interest.
  • Ukraine’s ambassador in Warsaw said Kyiv will not interfere in the case, while consuls are advising the detainee on legal protection.