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Nord Stream suspect arrested in Croatia while tied to film Snake Island
world3 days ago

Nord Stream suspect arrested in Croatia while tied to film Snake Island

Croatian police detained Ukrainian diver Volodymyr Zhuravlev on a European arrest warrant linked to the 2022 Nord Stream sabotage; German prosecutors say he’s part of a group with Ukrainian state links. In a twist, Zhuravlev reportedly worked as a consultant on Doug Liman’s film Snake Island, shot in Zagreb and Pula with Sean Penn and Adrien Brody, underscoring cross-border legal and political tensions, including Poland’s earlier decision not to enforce a German arrest warrant and questions about EU jurisdiction.

Croatia arrests Ukrainian linked to Nord Stream sabotage case
world5 days ago

Croatia arrests Ukrainian linked to Nord Stream sabotage case

A Ukrainian national, Vladimir Z (Volodymyr), was arrested in Croatia under a European arrest warrant in connection with the Nord Stream 1 and 2 explosions in September 2022. Prosecutors say he participated in dives to plant explosives as part of a group led by Serhii K. to permanently disrupt gas supplies and hinder Russia’s war funding; he awaits extradition to Germany, where other suspects have been charged.

Second Ukrainian Linked to Nord Stream Attacks Arrested in Croatia, Set for Germany
world6 days ago

Second Ukrainian Linked to Nord Stream Attacks Arrested in Croatia, Set for Germany

A second Ukrainian national linked to the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasts was arrested in Croatia and will be extradited to Germany, where prosecutors say he helped coordinate the attacks with an ex-Ukrainian army officer; the first suspect has already been charged, Kyiv says it has limited information to comment, and authorities say the aim was to permanently halt gas deliveries through Nord Stream 1 and 2.

Croatia arrests Ukrainian diver tied to Nord Stream blasts, to be extradited to Germany
world6 days ago

Croatia arrests Ukrainian diver tied to Nord Stream blasts, to be extradited to Germany

A Ukrainian diver suspected of taking part in the 2022 undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream pipelines was arrested in Pula, Croatia, and faces extradition to Germany for trial in Karlsruhe. He is identified as Volodymyr Zhuravlev and had previously appeared in a Polish court under a different name, with another suspect, Serhiy K, prosecuted separately; the case highlights tensions over the Nord Stream project and cross-border legal proceedings.

Germany links Kyiv to Nord Stream sabotage in new indictment
world1 month ago

Germany links Kyiv to Nord Stream sabotage in new indictment

German prosecutors charged a former Ukrainian army officer, Serhiy Kuznietsov, with war crimes and explosives offenses, alleging Ukrainian state authorities ordered the 2022 Nord Stream sabotage that damaged pipelines 1 and 2 near Bornholm. The plot aimed to permanently halt gas supplies to Europe and deny Russia revenue from gas, with the case expected to go to trial in Hamburg this autumn. The indictment risks straining Kyiv–Berlin ties as Germany remains Kyiv’s main military backer, while Zelensky said he was awaiting more details.

Germany charges Ukrainian suspect linked to Nord Stream blasts
world1 month ago

Germany charges Ukrainian suspect linked to Nord Stream blasts

German federal prosecutors charged a 50-year-old Ukrainian national (Serhii K/Kuznietsov) with coordinating the 2022 Nord Stream 1 and 2 explosions, allegedly using the sailing yacht Andromeda to place explosives; he was arrested in Italy in 2025 and extradited to Germany. Ukraine denies involvement, and Zelensky said it is too early to comment on the charges.

AfD official in Russia presses for Nord Stream restart with Kremlin ties
politics2 months ago

AfD official in Russia presses for Nord Stream restart with Kremlin ties

An AfD foreign policy spokesman, Markus Frohnmaier, met Gazprom chief Alexei Miller and Kirill Dmitriev in St. Petersburg during Putin’s economic forum, in a high‑level encounter between the German far‑right and Kremlin figures. They discussed reopening the Nord Stream pipelines and resuming Russian gas to Germany amid low storage levels and AfD polling gains in eastern Germany. Gazprom said the meeting was initiated by the German side; Frohnmaier stressed German interests and said the trip did not amount to endorsing the war, highlighting ongoing ties and energy‑policy sensitivities in Germany.

Italy and Poland oppose extradition in Nord Stream pipeline attack case
world10 months ago

Italy and Poland oppose extradition in Nord Stream pipeline attack case

Italy's top court has blocked the extradition of Ukrainian suspect Serhii Kuznietsov to Germany over the Nord Stream pipeline explosions, requesting a reassessment by the appeals court. Kuznietsov, detained in Italy, denies involvement, claiming he was in Ukraine serving in the army at the time. The explosions damaged the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in 2022, prompting investigations by German authorities.