Ukrainian diver arrested in Croatia over Nord Stream pipeline bombings
Berlin to seek suspect’s extradition for 2022 explosions that damaged gas pipelines to Russia
TL;DR
- A Ukrainian man was arrested in Pula, Croatia, as part of an investigation into the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline bombings.
- German prosecutors allege the suspect, identified as Vladimir Z, was directly involved in planting explosives.
- Germany intends to seek the suspect's extradition to face trial in Karlsruhe.
- The suspect was previously arrested in Poland but released after a court ruled against extradition, citing jurisdictional issues and the possibility of justified action by Ukraine.
- The ruling in Poland aligned with the country's opposition to the Nord Stream pipelines.
- Another suspect, Serhiy K, was arrested in Italy and extradited to Germany.
- The arrest highlights Germany's determination to prosecute those involved in the pipeline explosions.