Nord Stream trial opens as Ukrainian officer's lawyers challenge case
Summary
The trial in Germany of a former Ukrainian officer accused in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline blasts has opened. The Globe and Mail reports that the accused, identified as Serhii K., denied involvement; ABC News says his lawyers sought dismissal. The defence argued that the pipelines may have been a lawful target and that sabotage may not have been a crime, while the South China Morning Post reports that it described the pipelines as a Russian weapon.
Timeline
The Globe and Mail
Source ↗The Globe and Mail reports that the trial in Germany began for former Ukrainian officer Serhii K., who denied involvement in the 2022 blasts that ruptured the Baltic Sea pipeline.
ABC News
Source ↗ABC News reports that the accused former Ukrainian officer's lawyers sought dismissal as the trial opened.
South China Morning Post
Source ↗The South China Morning Post reports that the defence said Russia used the pipelines as a weapon.
The Irish Times
Source ↗The Irish Times reports that the accused's lawyers argued the pipeline sabotage may not have been a crime and describes him as alleged to have led personnel in the operation.
France 24
Source ↗France 24 reports that the accused's lawyers argued Nord Stream may have been a lawful target.
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