The Polish court rejected Germany's request for the extradition of Volodymyr Z., accused of involvement in the submarine pipeline explosions, stating that Ukraine is responsible.

The Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the extradition of Volodymyr Z. to Germany is not in Poland's interest, emphasizing that the courts have the final say in this matter. Judge Dariusz Lubowski ruled that Germany's request is inadmissible, citing the functional immunity of the person being prosecuted, who could be involved in activities related to the Ukrainian state. Tusk stated that if Ukraine organized the attack on the underwater pipelines, it should be held accountable.

The explosion in September 2022 affected the supply of Russian gas in Europe, escalating the conflict in Ukraine. The German prosecution accuses Volodymyr Z. of conspiracy and sabotage, claiming that he rented a yacht to place explosives on the pipelines. The Polish court ruled that the refusal of extradition is justified, thus closing the case.