Nord Stream sabotage trial: Ukrainian defendant cites orders, war context; legal experts warn on targeting precedent

The trial of a Ukrainian accused of coordinating the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage in September 2022 is underway in Germany. The defense argues the defendant acted under orders and believed the operation was legal given the pipelines' role in Russia's war effort. International law experts caution that broadening the definition of military targets could undermine civilian protections, raising stakes beyond individual culpability.

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