The High Court of London ruled that Nord Stream AG cannot claim… (северный · суд · страховой)
The High Court of London ruled that Nord Stream AG cannot claim insurance compensation for the damage caused by the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines in September 2022, stating that the destruction was directly or indirectly linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and thus excluded from coverage under the policy. The court rejected claims from both Nord Stream AG and its subsidiary Nord Stream 2 AG.
Consensus
- The High Court of London denied insurance compensation to Nord Stream AG for damage caused by the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines.
- The sabotage occurred on September 26, 2022, affecting both Nord Stream-1 and Nord Stream-2 pipelines in the Baltic Sea.
- Insurance companies Lloyd's of London and Arch Insurance were not required to pay out due to an exclusion clause related to war or state-sponsored actions.
- The court concluded that the damage was directly or indirectly caused by, occurred during, or resulted from the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
- Nord Stream AG had argued that the conflict was merely a background context and not the cause of the sabotage.
- No government has officially taken responsibility for the attacks.
- Two Ukrainian nationals were detained in connection with the sabotage: Sergey Kuznetsov (in Germany) and Vladimir Zhuravlev (released).
- The court did not determine which party was responsible for the sabotage.
Points of divergence
- Nord Stream 2 AG, a subsidiary of Gazprom, was specifically named as the plaintiff in the case, whereas other sources refer only to Nord Stream AG. — kommersant
- One line of Nord Stream-2 remained undamaged and could potentially supply 25–28 billion cubic meters annually if Berlin approved its operation. — vedomosti
- The court hearing lasted five weeks and concluded on May 21, with the ruling published on July 6, 2026. — fontanka
- Potential perpetrators named during the trial included Russia, Ukraine, or the United States. — meduza
- The court ruling was published by the commercial division of the High Court on July 6, and it cited Judge Claire Moulder as the presiding judge. — vesti
Coverage (6 sources)
- London Court Denies 'North Stream' £49 Million Insurance Claim After Sabotage — РИАМО
- Operator of the 'Nord Stream' pipelines denied compensation for pipeline sabotage — Meduza
- London Court Denies Nord Stream AG Insurance Compensation in Pipeline Sabotage Case — Фонтанка
- Court denies Nord Stream AG insurance claim in 'Nord Stream' case — Ведомости
- Court denies compensation to Nord Stream 2 operator for sabotage — Коммерсантъ
- Nord Stream AG Denied Compensation in Pipeline Sabotage Case — Вести