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Ukraine Elite Suspected in Nord Stream Sabotage: Tensions Rise

11/10/2025

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The Nord Stream sabotage investigation is causing European tensions as German authorities suspect an elite Ukrainian unit involved, possibly under Valerii Zaluzhny.
Arrest warrants have been issued for three Ukrainian special forces members and four divers.
Poland denied extradition requests, labeling the suspects heroes for targeting Russian funding.
The case could undermine Ukraine's support from European allies, especially Germany, and may provoke diplomatic fallout as it proceeds through the courts.

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The Nord Stream sabotage investigation is causing European tensions as German authorities suspect an elite Ukrainian unit involved, possibly under Valerii Zaluzhny.
Arrest warrants have been issued for three Ukrainian special forces members and four divers.
Poland denied extradition requests, labeling the suspects heroes for targeting Russian funding.
The case could undermine Ukraine's support from European allies, especially Germany, and may provoke diplomatic fallout as it proceeds through the courts.