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

"Stopping our work would have affected the condition of the monument, leaving it unattended and deteriorating due to natural causes and exposed to vandals and looters."

— Alexander Butyagin , Academic

"I have no personal animosity for Butyagin. He is a Russian citizen who has worked in Crimea, and I believe his work has been harmful for Crimea's cultural heritage."

— Evelina Kravchenko , Academic