BBC News – World Ukrainian ex-officer on trial in Hamburg over Nord Stream blasts
A Ukrainian former army officer, identified as Serhii Kuznetsov or Serhii K, went on trial in Hamburg on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, accused of involvement in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions in the Baltic Sea. Supporters waving Ukrainian flags rallied outside the court in solidarity, while the defendant denies involvement. The case raises questions about Kyiv's possible role and German support for Ukraine.