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Germany suspects Ukrainian diving instructor in Russia’s Nord Stream pipelines blast
Germany has issued an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian diving instructor ostensibly linked to the 2022 Nord Stream sabotage, with two accomplices believed involved; the suspect, last known in Poland, may have fled to Ukraine, but no ties to the Ukrainian government have been found.
Polish PM slams Merkel for energy agreements with Russia, draws comparison to Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact
Mateusz Morawiecki criticized the gas and raw materials policy pursued by former German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Idea that Ukraine involved in Nord Stream 2 blast “idiocy” – Ukraine’s Defense Minister
Oleksiy Reznikov says Ukraine had no economic or political motives to damage the Nord Streams and connects these…
Tanker that headed to Russia may be related to explosions at Nord Stream pipelines – Insider
The Minerva Julie, a Greek-flagged tanker that headed from the Netherlands to Russia, may be connected to the…
Russian disinfo on social media: “Zelenskyy and western embassies fled Kyiv, US sabotaged Nord Stream”
Russian disinformation on social media proves that it can flexibly adapt to recent developments in the war. With…
“A point of no return.” Ukraine’s civil society leaders appeal to US, EU for “severest sanctions” to stop Russia
Urgent appeal of civil society leaders of Ukraine to the Congress of the United States of America The…
A “Stockholm syndrome” with long roots: experts explain how to counter Russian influence in Germany
Four German political experts and politicians describe the scope of the Russian financial and media influence in Germany.…
Daily review: $1.5 bn of military aid for Ukraine, Germany suggests it may stop NS-2 if invasion
Past 24 hours in the war zone Russian hybrid forces launch 4 attacks on Ukrainian positions in Donetsk,…
Daily review: US Nord Stream 2 sanctions bill fails, massive cyberattack, intelligence warns about Russian false-flag preparations
Past 24 hours in the war zone JFO report 2 attacks by Russian-backed militants, namely near Prychepylivka, Stanytsia…
Daily review: little agreement at NATO-Russia talks; 80 Ukrainian soldiers perished in 2021; Day of Political Prisoner
Past 24 hours in the war zone Ukraine’s JFO command reported one attack by Russian-hybrid forces on Ukrainian…
Will the US Congress vote for sanctions against Nord Stream 2? | Explainer
The bill, proposed by Republican Senator Ted Cruz, seeks to return tighter sanctions against Russia’s gas pipeline within…
US House Republicans propose designating Ukraine a “NATO Plus” country, sanctioning Nord Stream 2
US House Republicans have introduced the Guaranteeing Ukrainian Autonomy by Reinforcing its Defense (GUARD) Act of 2022. “This…
Naftogaz files complaint with European Commission over Gazprom “abusing dominant position” on European gas market
The Ukrainian state gas company Naftogaz filed on 22 December a competition law complaint with the European Commission…
Daily review: Lublin Triangle signs declaration on Ukraine’s NATO&EU prospects, US Senate to vote on Nord Stream 2 sanctions, Poroshenko charged with treason
Quick fire JFO report 2 attacks by Russian-backed militants, namely near Novozvanivka and Svitlodarsk Russian-led militants once again…
No unity regarding Nord Stream 2 in Europe as Austria asks to launch pipeline “quickly,” contradicting Germany
The Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg has asked the Council of European Foreign Ministers on 13 December to…
Triple disconnection: how Russia seeks to destabilize Ukraine’s gas, electricity, and coal markets
Electricity and coal supplies Ukraine has a developed system of nuclear and thermal power plants. Although many thermal…
German regulator admits Ukraine’s Naftogaz & gas transmitter to certification of Nord Stream-2 pipeline
The Federal Grid Agency of Germany (BundesNetzAgentur, BNetzA) has admitted Ukraine’s state oil and gas company Naftogaz and…
The Kremlin could instantly end Europe’s gas crisis by restoring transit through Ukraine
Europe is facing an unprecedented surge in natural gas prices, threatening a large-scale energy crisis. The targeted actions…
Russia hopes for a U-turn in the EU’s energy policy
The current situation in the European market is unprecedented. Both natural gas and electricity prices have soared dramatically…