Germany seeks arrest of Ukrainian diver for Nord Stream sabotage

Germany has issued a European arrest warrant for Ukrainian diving instructor Volodymyr Z, who is accused of participating in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea. The explosions, which occurred on September 26, 2022, damaged both Nord Stream 1 and 2, disrupting Russian gas exports to the European Union. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has denied any involvement from Ukraine in the incident. Reports indicate that Volodymyr Z was last known to reside in Poland, but he left for Ukraine shortly before the warrant was issued. German authorities have identified additional suspects, also Ukrainian diving instructors, but no warrants have been issued for them yet. Investigations into the sabotage have been complicated, with Denmark and Sweden halting their inquiries without reaching a conclusion. While some U.S. intelligence suggested a "pro-Ukrainian group" may have been responsible, the implications of these findings on Germany's support for Ukraine remain uncertain. The German government has stated that these developments will not affect its relationship with Kyiv, despite the serious nature of the allegations.

- Germany has issued an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian diver linked to the Nord Stream sabotage.

- The explosions on the pipelines occurred on September 26, 2022, disrupting Russian gas exports.

- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy denies Ukraine's involvement in the sabotage.

- Additional suspects have been identified, but no further arrest warrants have been issued.

- The impact of these allegations on Germany's support for Ukraine is still unclear.