Zelensky Denies Ukraine's Role in Nord Stream Sabotage
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denied Ukraine's involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, stating that Kyiv had no official role in the operation and is cooperating with German investigators. Russian officials, including diplomat Rodion Miroshnik, responded with irony, accusing Ukraine of covertly orchestrating the attack with high-level approval.
Consensus
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zеленский denied Ukraine's official involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
- Germany is investigating the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines.
- Two Ukrainian nationals have been arrested in connection with the sabotage.
- One suspect was arrested in Italy and extradited to Germany, while another was detained in Croatia.
- Zelensky stated that Ukraine has communicated its position to Germany and is open to dialogue with foreign partners on the matter.
- German prosecutors allege that the suspects acted under instructions from Ukrainian state bodies.
Points of divergence
- Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik sarcastically claimed that 'some Ukrainian citizens, with the knowledge of some high-ranking Ukrainian officials,' organized the sabotage and that Ukrainian diplomats hid the suspect from German investigation. — vm
- Miroshnik stated that four years ago it was not customary to officially declare participation in terrorist acts. — vm
- Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova criticized Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk for justifying the sabotage of the Nord Streams. — vm
- Sara Wagenknecht, founder of the BSW party, called for German Economy Minister Katrin Raue to resign due to low gas storage levels and advocated for resuming Russian gas supplies. — vm
- Miroshnik claimed that Ukraine's peace initiatives are merely a facade aimed at securing Western financial support. — vesti
- Western media reported that the sabotage was planned by a group linked to Ukrainian command, though Zelensky allegedly did not know about it. — tg_bbcrussian
Coverage (6 sources)
- Miroshnik ironically commented on Zelensky's words about the sabotage of 'North Stream 2' — Вечерняя Москва
- Miroshnik ironically responded to Zelensky's words about the sabotage of 'Nord Stream' — Вести
- Ukraine not involved in sabotage of 'Northern Stream' — Zelensky — The Insider
- Kyiv did not participate in operations related to the sabotage of 'North Stream - 2', Zelensky said — DW Главное
- Zelenskyy tried to distance himself from the sabotage of "North Stream - 2" — Вести
- Zelenskyy denies involvement of the Ukrainian state in sabotage of 'Nord Stream' — BBC News Русская служба
Key entities
- Zelenskyy
- Ukraine
- Kyiv
- Rodyon Miroshnik
- MID
- Russia
- Telegram channel
- Germany
- Federal Prosecutor's Office
- North Baltic Eight
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