Germany indicts Ukrainian soldier for Nord Stream sabotage; first Western trial

German prosecutors have indicted a Ukrainian soldier for the September 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, marking the first Western trial related to the attack. The indictment alleges a team of professional Ukrainian divers placed explosives at 80 meters depth in the Baltic Sea. This is a significant legal development, but the broader attribution and political implications remain contested, with Russia and Ukraine denying involvement.