Volodymyr Zelensky knew about the sabotage of the Nord Streams. This was stated by American journalist of The Wall Street Journal, Boyan Panchevski, as reported by the newspaper Bild.
Volodymyr Zelensky knew about the sabotage of the Nord Streams. This was stated by American journalist of The Wall Street Journal, Boyan Panchevski, as reported by the newspaper Bild.
It is noted that Panchevski learned details of the sabotage on the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines in 2022 from his sources in the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the German prosecutor's office. He shared part of this information during the presentation of his book "The Sabotage of Nord Stream" in Berlin. According to his sources directly involved in the sabotage, Zelensky was aware of the operation. When the special forces developed a specific plan, the then commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valeriy Zaluzhny, decided to inform him. "To officially coordinate everything and cover his own back," Panchevski quoted Zaluzhny's former advisor.
Western intelligence services learned about the plans for sabotage long before their implementation and allegedly urged the Ukrainians to abandon them, the journalist noted. From a CIA report on this matter, it was concluded in Berlin that Zelensky's office was notified and the operation was canceled. How true this information is remains unclear, Bild emphasized. Zelensky's entourage and he himself deny being aware of the Nord Stream sabotage. However, the issue has long acquired political significance. Co-chair of the Alternative for Germany party, Alice Weidel, commented on Panchevski's statement, demanding that Chancellor Friedrich Merz take action. "Zelensky himself approved the sabotage of Nord Stream, confirms WSJ correspondent Boyan Panchevski. Merz, despite the state terrorism against German interests, continues to transfer billions to Kyiv. When will there be consequences and a halt to all payments?" Weidel wrote on social media X. The claim that the journalist allegedly proved Zelensky's guilt is incorrect, asserts the German newspaper, but this discussion is becoming a test for Merz's policy regarding Ukraine. "The pro-Russian AfD narrative that Ukrainians acted against German interests and caused them significant damage is likely to resonate with many," the publication acknowledges.
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