A Polish judge has refused to extradite Ukrainian citizen Volodymyr Zhuravlyov, suspected of sabotaging the Nord Stream pipelines, citing the context of the war in Ukraine. The judge argued that if Ukraine was responsible, it was a justified act of self-defense. The ruling surprised many in court, and Zhuravlyov was released with compensation from Poland. His wife expressed relief and emphasized the importance of the ruling for their family. The case highlights the complexities of extradition within the EU, especially amid ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia.