Nord Stream trial opens in Germany, defense seeks dismissal
Serhii Kuznietsov is accused of attacking civilian infrastructure in the 2022 sabotage of the Russian gas pipeline to Germany.
DW reports: Serhii Kuznietsov is accused of attacking civilian infrastructure in the 2022 sabotage of the Russian gas pipeline to Germany.
His lawyers called Nord Stream a military target, and said their client is sworn to secrecy.
This world story centres on Germany. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Nord Stream, Serhii Kuznietsov and Russian.
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