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Nord Stream sabotage trial opens against ex-Ukrainian officer

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Serhii Kuznietsov is the first person to go on trial in Germany over the 2022 explosions that blew holes in Russia's controversial gas pipelines.

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  1. Ukraine ex-military officer to stand trial over Nord Stream sabotage

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

  2. Newest

    Nord Stream sabotage trial opens against ex-Ukrainian officer

    Headline from Courthouse News Service ·

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  1. BBC News

    Nord Stream trial: How German police followed the evidence - to Ukraine (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    After four years, a Ukrainian man is set to stand trial in Hamburg accused of sabotaging the Nord Stream pipelines.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    What to know about the Nord Stream pipeline explosions trial opening in Germany this week (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    A former Ukrainian army officer is going on trial in Germany over undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany four years ago

  3. Deutsche Welle

    Nord Stream: Germany puts suspected Ukrainian pipeline saboteur on trial (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    A Ukrainian citizen faces court in Hamburg, accused of attacking the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. It raises questions about Kyiv's possible role in the explosions. German support for Ukraine is also under scrutiny.

  4. Deutsche Welle

    Nord Stream: Trial of Ukrainian attack suspect begins in Germany (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    A Ukrainian citizen faces court in Hamburg, accused of attacking the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. It raises questions about Kyiv's possible role in the explosions. German support for Ukraine is also under scrutiny.

  5. BBC News

    Germany puts Ukrainian on trial accused of blowing up Nord Stream pipelines (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    Four years after the attacks, Serhii K will appear in court accused of a plot to destroy Russia's gas pipelines to Germany.

  6. Just the News

    Trial for Ukrainian officer in Nord Stream gas pipeline explosion begins (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    According to prosecutors, the aim of the plot was to permanently disrupt gas deliveries and prevent Russia from using the revenues from the sale of gas to finance military operations against Ukraine.

  7. Just the News

    Trial begins for ex-Ukrainian officer accused of masterminding Nord Stream gas pipeline explosion (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    According to prosecutors, the aim of the plot was to permanently disrupt gas deliveries from Russia to Germany to prevent Russia from using the revenues from the sale of gas to finance military operations against Ukraine.

  8. Al Jazeera

    Ukrainian ex-officer goes on trial in Germany over Nord Stream blasts (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The trial is expected to run into February and could test Germany's political stance on Ukraine.

  9. Financial Times

    Germany puts Ukrainian ex-officer in the dock over Nord Stream sabotage (opens Financial Times)

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    Financial Times's feed description

    Serhii Kuznietsov is accused of leading group of divers who placed explosives on the Russian gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea

  10. Philadelphia Inquirer

    A former Ukrainian officer goes on trial over sabotage of Nord Stream pipelines (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    A former Ukrainian army officer is going on trial in Germany over undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany four years ago

  11. New York Post

    Former Ukrainian officer goes on trial over sabotage of Nord Stream pipelines (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Former Ukrainian officer Serhii Kuznietsov faces trial in Germany over his alleged role in the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline explosions.

  12. The Guardian

    Ukrainian soldier to go on trial over sabotage of Nord Stream gas pipelines (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Special forces officer Serhii Kuznetsov denies involvement in the 2022 blasts that left pipelines badly damaged A Ukrainian soldier is to go on trial in Hamburg accused of taking part in one of the most brazen acts of sabotage in postwar European history – the 2022 attack on the Nord Stream gas pipe…

  13. WFMZ Allentown

    Ukraine ex-military officer to stand trial over Nord Stream sabotage (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    A former Ukrainian military officer is set to become the first person to stand trial over the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline bombings when proceedings begin in a German court Wednesday.

  14. Deutsche Welle

    Germany news: Nord Stream sabotage suspect's trial opens (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    A Ukrainian man is going on trial in Hamburg in the case of a 2022 attack on major gas pipelines. At the same time, Chancellor Merz is expected to give a major policy statement. DW has more.

  15. WFMZ Allentown

    Former Ukrainian officer goes on trial over Nord Stream gas pipeline blasts (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    A former Ukrainian army officer has gone on trial in Germany over undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines four years ago. The trial, which began Wednesday, is expected to last months. The suspect faces charges of causing…

  16. Anchorage Daily News

    Former Ukrainian officer goes on trial in Germany over gas pipeline blasts (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Serhii Kuznietsov has gone on trial over undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines four years ago.

  17. Bloomberg

    Nord Stream Sabotage Suspect Faces War Crime Charge in Germany (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    A Ukrainian army officer suspected of being a protagonist in the sabotage of Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022 stood trial in Hamburg accused of committing a war crime.

  18. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Lawyers for former Ukrainian army officer seek dismissal of charges in 1st day of trial over Nord Stream pipeline blasts (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Lawyers for former Ukrainian army officer seek dismissal of charges in 1st day of trial over Nord Stream pipeline blasts

  19. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Ukrainian ex-army officer's lawyers seek dismissal as Nord Stream pipeline blast trial opens (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Defense lawyers for a former Ukrainian army officer charged with damaging the Nord Stream gas pipelines in blasts four years ago have called for the dismissal of charges in the first day of his trial

  20. Wall Street Journal

    Nord Stream Trial Tests Germany’s Alliance With Ukraine (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Wall Street Journal's feed description

    A Ukrainian officer is on trial for war crimes related to blowing up the pipelines, testing the limits of wartime sabotage and Germany’s alliance with Kyiv.

  21. UPI

    Trial of first suspect in Nord Stream pipleline attacks underway in Germany (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    A sensitive trial involving a Ukrainian soldier accused of sabotaging the undersea Nord Stream pipelines bringing Russian gas to Europe opened in Hamburg.

  22. Oil Price

    Nord Stream Sabotage Trial Begins With Explosive Allegations Against Ukraine (opens Oil Price)

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    Oil Price's feed description

    After four years of speculation, leaks, and briefings by anonymous sources, the world is finally about to hear evidence given publicly under oath in a German courtroom about how the Nord Stream gas pipelines were blown up -- in a case that could prove politically explosive.

  23. The Kyiv Independent

    Germany puts Ukrainian on trial over Nord Stream sabotage (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    The Kyiv Independent's feed description

    On the first day of the trial, prosecutors accused Serhii Kuznetsov of being an accomplice to war crimes by committing an attack against civilian infrastructure. Kuznetsov has denied any involvement.

  24. Courthouse News Service

    Nord Stream sabotage trial opens against ex-Ukrainian officer (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    Serhii Kuznietsov is the first person to go on trial in Germany over the 2022 explosions that blew holes in Russia's controversial gas pipelines.

  25. Deutsche Welle

    Nord Stream trial opens in Germany, defense seeks dismissal (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Serhii Kuznietsov is accused of attacking civilian infrastructure in the 2022 sabotage of the Russian gas pipeline to Germany. His lawyers called Nord Stream a military target, and said their client is sworn to secrecy.

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