Ukrainian man arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream pipeline blasts
Summary
A Ukrainian man has been arrested in Croatia for allegedly taking part in the 2022 bombing of the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany. German prosecutors say he was one of the divers who planted explosives and are seeking his extradition.Key Facts
- The man arrested in Croatia is suspected of involvement in the September 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions.
- German authorities identified him as Vladimir Z, believed to be Volodymyr Zhuravlyov.
- Zhuravlyov was previously arrested in Poland but released after a judge rejected Germany’s extradition request.
- Another suspect, former Ukrainian officer Serhiy Kuznetsov, was arrested in Italy and extradited to Germany.
- Prosecutors claim Kuznetsov led a team that used a yacht rented in Germany to plant explosives near the Danish island of Bornholm.
- The explosions damaged pipelines that carry gas from Russia to Germany, affecting energy supply routes.
- Ukraine denies any involvement in the pipeline attacks.
- The Nord Stream pipelines have been controversial, with some countries opposing them due to energy dependence on Russia.
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