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Germany Seeks Extradition in Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage Case

9/30/2025

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Germany seeks extradition of Volodymyr Z., arrested in Poland, over Nord Stream pipeline attack.
Investigators say he led a group that sabotaged the pipelines using a rented yacht and forged documents.
Serhii Kuznietsov, arrested in Italy last month, faces extradition to Germany on related charges.
The Ukrainian government, led by President Zelenskyy, denies involvement; the case strains Germany-Ukraine relations.

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Germany seeks extradition of Volodymyr Z., arrested in Poland, over Nord Stream pipeline attack.
Investigators say he led a group that sabotaged the pipelines using a rented yacht and forged documents.
Serhii Kuznietsov, arrested in Italy last month, faces extradition to Germany on related charges.
The Ukrainian government, led by President Zelenskyy, denies involvement; the case strains Germany-Ukraine relations.