German Lawmaker Demands Ukraine Pay for Nord Stream Damages, Alleging Zelenskyy Approved Attack

Aug 19, 2024, 05:00 PM

A German lawmaker, Alice Weidel, has called for Ukraine to compensate Germany for damages related to the Nord Stream pipeline explosions. The demand follows reports suggesting that a team of Ukrainians may have been responsible for the attack, using Poland as a logistical base. This has led to tensions between Berlin and Warsaw. Some German lawmakers, including Sara Wagenknecht, have also suggested cutting military aid to Ukraine in response to these allegations. The narrative around the Nord Stream incident has shifted, with initial blame placed on Russia now being redirected towards Ukraine. The Wall Street Journal's report on the incident has been met with skepticism by some European media, questioning the involvement of Ukrainian leadership, including claims that Zelenskyy approved the attack, and the potential foreknowledge of Western intelligence agencies like the CIA. The Nord Stream bombing occurred in September 2022.