Ukraine rejects Georgian request to extradite ex-president - Tbilisi

Ukrainian armed forces take their position near Debaltseve, eastern Ukraine February 16, 2015. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

TBILISI (Reuters) - Ukrainian prosecutors have rejected a request to extradite Georgia's ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili and former justice minister Zurab Adeishvili, Georgia's chief prosecutor's office said on Tuesday.

Saakashvili and Adeishvili are wanted in Georgia over allegations that they exceeded their authority and other crimes.