German prosecutors have charged a Ukrainian military officer, Serhii Kuznetsov, with leading a team to sabotage the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022.
This action, allegedly ordered by Ukrainian authorities, has strained relations with Germany, a key supporter of Ukraine. The pipelines, crucial for Russian gas exports to Germany, were badly damaged, escalating tensions between Kyiv and Berlin.
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