Ukraine Denies Involvement in Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage

The Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office has stated that there is no established evidence of Ukraine's involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines.

9 Jul, 09:10 — 9 Jul, 15:47

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The Nord Stream pipelines are critical energy infrastructure connecting Russia and Europe, and their sabotage in 2022 sparked international accusations and investigations. Ukraine's denial is significant amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and previous suggestions of its potential involvement.

Key entitiesUkraine's Prosecutor General's Office Germany Nord Stream 1 Nord Stream 2

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Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office denies the country's involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage
The Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 pipelines were damaged by explosions in September 2022

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Ukraine's involvement in the Nord Stream sabotage is not established

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Ukraine's Prosecutor General proposed forming a joint investigative team with Germany

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Germany has indicted a former Ukrainian soldier for the blasts, alleging he worked for Ukrainian entities

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Germany has indicted a former Ukrainian soldier over the blasts, alleging he worked on behalf of Ukrainian entities

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The coverage is generally center-left, focusing on Ukraine's official denial and proposal for cooperation, with one outlet providing additional context about German investigations.

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DWHigh47d ago

Ukraine denies involvement in Nord Stream blasts

Ukraine's prosecutor general proposed forming a joint investigative team with Germany. Berlin has indicted a former Ukrainian soldier over the blasts and says he was working on behalf of Ukrainian entities.

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ukrinformMixed47d ago

Ukraine’s involvement in sabotage of Nord Stream pipelines remains not established — Prosecutor General's Office

The Prosecutor General's Office stated that Ukraine’s involvement in the sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines has not been established.

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First report: ukrinform · 9 Jul, 09:10|Full coverage: 5 · 7h|Window: 7h

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ukrinform9 Jul, 09:10First to report

Ukraine’s involvement in sabotage of Nord Stream pipelines remains not established — Prosecutor General's Office

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yle-uutiset9 Jul, 10:59

Ukrainan valtakunnansyyttäjä: Ei merkkejä Ukrainan valtion osallisuudesta Nord Stream -räjähdyksiin

naftemporiki9 Jul, 11:19

Σαμποτάζ στον Nord Stream: Η Ουκρανία αρνείται οποιαδήποτε συμμετοχή

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delfi-lt9 Jul, 12:44

Ukrainos prokuratūra: Ukrainos dalyvavimas „Nord Stream“ dujotiekių sabotaže vis dar nenustatytas

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DW9 Jul, 15:47Latest update

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Ukraine Denies Involvement in Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage

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Ukraine denies involvement in Nord Stream blasts

Ukraine’s involvement in sabotage of Nord Stream pipelines remains not established — Prosecutor General's Office

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Ukraine’s involvement in sabotage of Nord Stream pipelines remains not established — Prosecutor General's Office

Ukrainan valtakunnansyyttäjä: Ei merkkejä Ukrainan valtion osallisuudesta Nord Stream -räjähdyksiin

Σαμποτάζ στον Nord Stream: Η Ουκρανία αρνείται οποιαδήποτε συμμετοχή

Ukrainos prokuratūra: Ukrainos dalyvavimas „Nord Stream“ dujotiekių sabotaže vis dar nenustatytas

Ukraine denies involvement in Nord Stream blasts

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