Zelenskyy denies Ukraine behind Nord Stream blasts
By The BriefBrief
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine has never taken part in any operation related to the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. He added that Germany is aware Ukraine did not stand behind the operation’s execution or conception. A second Ukrainian national has been detained in connection with the blasts.
WHO:Volodymyr Zelenskyy
WHAT:Zelenskyy reiterated Ukraine was not involved in the Nord Stream attack and said Germany knows Ukraine did not plan or execute it.
WHEN:Aug 23, 2026
WHERE:Germany
WHY:Zelenskyy was responding to questions about the ongoing German investigation into the Nord Stream explosions and recent allegations that Ukraine ordered the attack.