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Legal Battle in Cyprus Against the Extradition of Ukrainian Politician

August 2, 2025

In Cyprus, a legal battle is taking place to prevent the extradition of former Ukrainian MP Oleksandr Hranovskyi to the United Kingdom. The Cyprus Democratic Lawyers Association argues that his prosecution is politically motivated. A mission traveled to Ukraine to gather evidence to support the case before the international community. Hranovskyi's case highlights broader issues of transnational repression and violations of human rights.