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Zelenskyy Denies Ukraine's Role in Nord Stream Attack Again
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Zelenskyy Denies Ukraine's Role in Nord Stream Attack Again

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated that his country was not involved in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage.
  • German prosecutors concluded last month that the pipeline explosions were ordered by the Ukrainian state.
  • Zelenskyy expressed hope that the investigation would not harm relations between Ukraine and Germany, a key military supporter.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has again denied his country's involvement in the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine "never officially participated in any operation related to the sabotage of Nord Stream."

Ukraine never officially participated in any operation related to the sabotage of Nord Stream.

โ€” Volodymyr ZelenskyyResponding to questions about the investigation into the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage.

This statement comes after German prosecutors concluded last month that the explosions were carried out on the orders of the Ukrainian state. Such accusations could potentially strain relations between Kyiv and Berlin, a crucial military ally for Ukraine.

Zelenskyy emphasized that Kyiv is cooperating with German investigations and expressed his hope that the case would not damage the partnership between the two nations. "It is very important that we do not lose our partnership, that we do not lose the trust of European countries that have been helping Ukraine since the very beginning of this war," he added.

Germany is fully aware that Ukraine was neither responsible for carrying out nor planning this operation.

โ€” Volodymyr ZelenskyyReiterating Ukraine's denial of involvement in the Nord Stream sabotage.

Last Wednesday, a Ukrainian national was arrested in Croatia on suspicion of participating in the pipeline sabotage. Reports suggest he was working on a film about the attack. German prosecutors believe this individual collaborated with another Ukrainian, who was arrested in Italy last year before being extradited to Germany.

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

โ€” Volodymyr ZelenskyyExpressing concern about the potential impact of the investigation on Ukraine-Germany relations.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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