Objects from Crimea to be returned to Ukraine

The disputed objects from Crimea, which have been held since 2014 by the Allard Pierson - the Collections of the University of Amsterdam, must be handed over to the State of Ukraine. This was determined by the Amsterdam Court of Appeal in its judgment of 26 October 2021. The Allard Pierson is pleased that a verdict has been reached and that another step has been taken towards the eventual completion of this case. After Crimea was split from Ukraine in March 2014, both the State of Ukraine and four Crimean museums claimed the disputed objects. Pending a (final) judgment in the case, the Allard Pierson has since ensured the safe storage of the objects. The Allard Pierson has no opinion on the decision of the court that the objects should be handed over to to the State of Ukraine. A possible appeal to the Supreme Court against the decision of the Court of Appeal is still pending.