German prosecutors allege Kuznietsov coordinated a 7 man team using the yacht Andromeda to plant 4 timed explosives, citing a recorded phone call to his wife as primary evidence. While Ukraine denies any involvement, the state asserts the bombing aimed to reduce Russian energy revenue. A verdict is expected in February, as the AfD party leads national polls and advocates for ending weapons shipments to Kyiv.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Defense Admits Ukrainian State Orders in First Nord Stream Trial
Commodities6 days ago
A lawyer for Serhii Kuznietsov told judges in Hamburg that the blowing up of the Baltic gas lines was directed by Kyiv's authorities in 2022. The legal team for the former Ukrainian military officer argued that the sabotage was an official government mission and therefore did not constitute a criminal act. This proceeding marks the first time a person has stood trial for the attacks that crippled the pipelines which once provided 50% of Germany's gas imports.
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