A German investigation suggests that a group of Ukrainians, under the command of Valerii Zaluzhnyi, destroyed the Nord Stream pipelines, causing international tensions.

German investigators have established that a group of Ukrainians was responsible for sabotaging the Nord Stream gas pipelines, acting under the command of Valerii Zaluzhnyi, the former commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. A team of detectives has gathered evidence for three years, including identifying suspects through the analysis of images and boat rental data.

Poland has refused to extradite a suspect, considering him a hero, which has generated criticism regarding Germany's dependence on Russian energy. One of the suspects, Serhii Kuznetsov, was arrested in Italy and has gone on a hunger strike, claiming that his actions were militarily justified. Italian judges are set to decide on his extradition to Germany, while his health condition deteriorates. This situation complicates international support for Ukraine in the context of the war with Russia.