# Greece and Cyprus legal disputes involving Ukraine

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greece-and-cyprus-legal-disputes-involving-ukraine
> Updated: 2026-08-11T02:56:21.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Greece’s Appeals Council denied an extradition request from Ukraine for a former Odesa city councilor associated with the pro-Moscow Party of Regions. The court ruled that the individual would face safety risks in Ukraine and allowed him to remain in Greece.

In a related legal development, a Ukrainian court cleared former MP Oleksandr Hranovskyi of embezzlement charges due to the expiration of the statute of limitations. Legal representatives in Cyprus noted that such proceedings highlight the potential for “transnational repression” through the misuse of judicial cooperation and extradition processes, a sentiment shared by the Council of Europe.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: Greek Cypriot authorities seek arrest warrants for 18 Turkish officials

Greek Cypriot authorities have issued arrest warrants and sought Interpol red notices for 18 Turkish officials regarding a 1996 flag incident in the Cyprus buffer zone.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-cypriot-authorities-seek-arrest-warrants-for-18-turkish-officials

### 2026-07-21: Greece and Cyprus Turn Down Ukrainian Extradition Requests for Pro‑Russian Figures

Greece denied Ukraine’s extradition of a pro‑Russian ex‑councilor over safety concerns, while a Ukrainian court cleared ex‑MP Hranovskyi, prompting Cyprus lawyers to warn of transnational repression.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-and-cyprus-turn-down-ukrainian-extradition-requests-for-prorussian-figures

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