Ukrainian Ex-Officer on Trial for Nord Stream Pipeline Sabotage

• Serhii Kuznietsov, a former Ukrainian army officer, is on trial in Hamburg for the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
• The defense argues that Kuznietsov is sworn to secrecy and that Nord Stream was a military target.
• Supporters of Kuznietsov gathered outside the court in Hamburg to show solidarity.
• German prosecutors accuse Ukraine of involvement in the sabotage, raising questions about Kyiv's possible role.
• The trial seeks to determine the involvement of Kuznietsov and the broader implications of the sabotage on European energy security.