Nord Stream sabotage trial begins in Hamburg

Serhii Kuznietsov is accused of war crimes by prosecutors after evidence of explosives was found on a boat he rented in 2022. His trial could could potentially put Germany’s continued support for Ukraine in question.

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The trial of a former Ukrainian army officer accused of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage could have far-reaching political consequences in Germany.

Prosecutors allege the suspect acted on behalf of Ukrainian state agencies, an accusation Kyiv denies.

While Germany’s government says support for Ukraine remains in its national security interest, a guilty verdict could intensify domestic debate over military aid.

The case has already become a rallying point for the far-right AfD, which opposes support for Kyiv and is demanding accountability over the attack on critical energy infrastructure.

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