Georgi Bliznakov
Ukraine MP Demands Extradition of Bulgarian Fighter
A Ukrainian MP is demanding the extradition of a Bulgarian national, Georgi Bliznakov, for joining pro-Russian separatist fighters in eastern Ukraine and killing civilians and soldiers.
The Ukrainian MP and adviser to the Interior Ministry, Anton Gerashchenko, made the announcement on Facebook on Monday.
Bulgaria's Chief Prosecutor Says No Extradition Request Submitted from Ukraine
Ukraine has not yet demanded the extradition of Georgi Bliznakov, a Bulgarian national from authorities in Sofia, Chief Prosecutor Sotir Tsatsarov said on Tuesday afternoon.
Ukraine to Seek Extradition of Bulgarian National for Fighting Alongside Pro-Russian Rebels
Ukraine plans to seek the extradition of Bulgarian national Georgi Bliznakov from Bulgaria over suspected participation in a battalion of pro-Russian rebels fighting government forces in Donbas region, Sofia-based bTV broadcaster reported on Monday.