Summary
A Ukrainian diver, Volodymyr Z, was detained in Poland under suspicion of being involved in explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. Germany requested the detention through a European arrest warrant, linking him to a pro-Ukrainian group accused of the sabotage. Meanwhile, Ukraine denies involvement, and Germany continues its investigation.
Key Facts
- A Ukrainian diver named Volodymyr Z was detained in Poland.
- The arrest is linked to 2022 explosions that damaged Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany.
- Germany issued a European arrest warrant for Volodymyr Z.
- German investigators believe a pro-Ukrainian group was behind the pipeline sabotage.
- Ukraine has denied any involvement in the explosions.
- German and Western authorities label the pipeline explosions as sabotage.
- Italian police also arrested a Ukrainian man, Serhii K, for allegedly coordinating attacks on Nord Stream.
- The explosions significantly reduced Russian gas supplies to Europe amid the conflict in Ukraine.
