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Serbia Dismisses Ukraine's Link to Pipeline Explosives

4/6/2026

Summary

Story summary

Duro Jovanic, Serbia's military counterintelligence chief, dismissed claims linking Ukraine to explosives found near a gas pipeline transporting Russian gas to Hungary.
The discovery occurred just before Hungary's April 12 elections.
Viktor Orbán, Hungary's prime minister, highlighted the discovery.
Jovanic said the explosives' manufacturer does not imply responsibility for the incident.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry denied involvement and suggested a Russian false-flag operation.

History

Historical Context

The Ukraine-Russia gas disputes, notably in 2009, disrupted gas supplies to eighteen European countries, revealing the EU's reliance on Russian gas, which constituted over 20% of its supply. Tensions resurfaced with the recent discovery of explosives near a gas pipeline to Hungary, echoing historical accusations of sabotage and highlighting ongoing geopolitical struggles and the need for energy diversification in Eastern Europe.

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Story summary

Duro Jovanic, Serbia's military counterintelligence chief, dismissed claims linking Ukraine to explosives found near a gas pipeline transporting Russian gas to Hungary.
The discovery occurred just before Hungary's April 12 elections.
Viktor Orbán, Hungary's prime minister, highlighted the discovery.
Jovanic said the explosives' manufacturer does not imply responsibility for the incident.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry denied involvement and suggested a Russian false-flag operation.

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