Germany advances probe into Nord Stream pipeline sabotage
Germany is taking a step toward clarifying the sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, which occurred nearly two years ago.
Recently, German prosecutors issued an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian suspect, Volodimir Z., who is accused of being involved in the attacks that destroyed the pipelines connecting Russia to Germany through the Baltic Sea.
According to press reports, the suspect, a diving instructor, was hiding in Poland but managed to flee to Ukraine before he could be detained. The German investigation suggests that Volodimir Z. acted with at least two accomplices and is believed to have been directly involved in planting the explosive that caused the extensive damage.
Although Polish authorities received the European arrest warrant in June, they were unable to execute it in time, allowing the suspect to escape. Meanwhile, two other individuals, a Ukrainian couple associated with the suspect, have also been identified, but no arrest warrants have been issued for them.
The 2022 incident attracted international attention and fueled speculation about who was responsible for the sabotage. While investigations in Sweden and Denmark have been closed without identifying any guilty parties, Germany continues to explore leads related to the involvement of Ukrainian individuals in this act of sabotage. This recent development could shed light on one of the most controversial international incidents of recent years.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
