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Zelenskyy Repeats Ukraine Not Behind Nord Stream Attack

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  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated that Ukraine was not involved in the Nord Stream pipeline explosions.
  • Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is cooperating with German authorities in their investigation into the incident.
  • The Ukrainian president's remarks aim to distance his country from the attack and highlight its cooperation with international inquiries.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has once again denied any Ukrainian involvement in the explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines. Speaking on the matter, Zelenskyy affirmed that Ukraine is actively assisting German authorities in their ongoing investigation into the incident.

His statements serve to firmly distance Ukraine from the attack, which occurred in September 2022 and led to significant gas leaks in the Baltic Sea. The sabotage of the pipelines, a crucial energy infrastructure link, has been the subject of multiple investigations by various European countries.

By emphasizing cooperation with German investigators, Zelenskyy seeks to underscore Ukraine's commitment to transparency and international law. This stance aims to counter any potential accusations or suspicions directed at Kyiv regarding the pipeline's destruction.

Ukraine was assisting German authorities with their investigation into the Nord Stream explosions.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyPresident Zelenskyy's statement regarding Ukraine's cooperation with the German investigation into the Nord Stream attack.
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