Ukrainian Vladimir Zhuravlev, suspected of blowing up the Nord Streams, asked for asylum in Croatia
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- Ukrainian Vladimir Zhuravlev, suspected of blowing up the Nord Stream gas pipelines, applied for political asylum in Croatia, claiming that he would not receive a fair trial in Germany.
- His lawyer clarified that the request for asylum does not suspend the extradition process to Germany.
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Why It Matters
Vladimir Zhuravlev is a suspect in the bombing of the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. Germany is investigating and requesting his extradition for trial.
Ukrainian Vladimir Zhuravlev, suspected of blowing up the Nord Streams, asked for asylum in Croatia. This was announced by his lawyer, the publication “Public” reports.
“Vladimir Zhuravlev applied for political asylum in Croatia, justifying this by the fact that he would not receive a fair trial in Germany,” he emphasized.
The lawyer specifically pointed out that a request for asylum is not automatically considered a stop to the extradition process. Zhuravlev is now being sent to Germany.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Croatia will consider Vladimir Zhuravlev's request for political asylum in the coming weeks
Likely · Within weeks
Zhuravlev's extradition to Germany may be delayed due to the consideration of his asylum request
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What evidence do the German authorities have against Zhuravlev?
- When is a decision on extradition expected?
- On what grounds will Croatia consider an asylum request?
