Zelensky Repeats Ukraine Did Not Participate in Nord Stream Attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has firmly denied his country's involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline explosions, responding to German prosecutors who stated last month that the Ukrainian state ordered the bombings. These accusations could strain relations between Kyiv and Germany, a crucial military supporter.

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Ukraine has never officially participated in any operation related to the Nord Stream explosions.

"Ukraine has never officially participated in any operation related to the Nord Stream explosions," Zelensky told journalists on Sunday when asked about the ongoing investigation. He added that Germany "knows well that Ukraine did not stand behind the execution of this operation or the idea itself."

Zelensky stressed that Kyiv is cooperating with Berlin's investigation and hopes it will not create discord in their relationship. "It is very important for us not to lose our partnership, not to lose the trust of European countries that have been helping Ukraine since the beginning of this war," he stated.

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Germany knows well that Ukraine did not stand behind the execution of this operation or the idea itself.

Earlier this week, a Ukrainian national was arrested in Croatia on suspicion of involvement in the bombings. Reports suggest he was working on a film about the attack. German prosecutors suspect this individual collaborated with another Ukrainian arrested in Italy last year, who was subsequently extradited to Germany.

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It is very important for us not to lose our partnership, not to lose the trust of European countries that have been helping Ukraine since the beginning of this war.