Russia has asked the UN Security Council to hold an urgent meeting on August 26 to discuss the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions. Dmitry Polyanskiy, Russia's deputy UN envoy, announced on social media that the session, presided over by Panama, will highlight concerns over Germany's "protracted and non-transparent" investigation. 🕵️♀️
Earlier this week, Germany's prosecutors said they asked Italy to detain Serhii K., a Ukrainian national suspected of coordinating the planting of explosive devices on the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 pipelines. He denies involvement, claiming he was in Ukraine at the time and has refused voluntary extradition to Germany, where he could face up to 15 years behind bars. ⛓️
The blasts on September 26, 2022, caused unprecedented damage, hitting three of the four pipeline lines and sparking a debate over energy security in Europe. Russia accused the U.S. of backing the sabotage, and the Russian Prosecutor General's Office has opened an international terrorism case. 🎯🌍
With tensions still high, all eyes will be on the UN Security Council meeting. Will this session bring new clues or just more heat? Stay tuned to see how the global community navigates this high-stakes debate. 🔍✨
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