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First trial over Nord Stream sabotage to start in October

Ukrainian ex-officer Sergi Kuznietsov will be tried for the pipeline attack, with about 30 hearings scheduled until February 2027.

3 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The first trial related to the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines is set to begin in October. The defendant, Sergi Kuznietsov, is a former Ukrainian official extradited from Italy and will be the first to face court for his alleged involvement in the pipeline attack in 2022.

According to reports, around 30 hearings are planned in this case, extending until February 2027. Specific details of the charges and the evidence to be presented have yet to be disclosed.

The sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines has garnered considerable media and political attention due to its impact on energy relations in Europe and the geopolitical context involving Ukraine.

With the trial set to start in October, the proceedings could clarify fundamental aspects of the attack that have reverberated across various international spheres, involving multiple investigations and discussions on energy security.

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