Recent evidence surrounding the Nord Stream 2 bombing points to a Ukrainian diving instructor named Volodymyr Z as a suspect in the sabotage of the gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea in 2022. German state prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for him, but he has since left Poland for Ukraine.

The Nord Stream pipelines were crucial for transporting gas from Russia to Germany, symbolizing European energy dependence on Moscow. The attack highlighted the vulnerability of Europe to disruptions in energy supply. Despite warnings from Eastern European countries about this dependence, German governments believed that economic ties with Russia would foster peace.

The investigation into the Nord Stream 2 bombing has seen Danish authorities closing their inquiry into the blasts that damaged two pipelines intended to transport Russian gas to Germany. The conclusion was that the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines had been “sabotaged” in September 2022, but there was deemed to be no basis for pursuing a criminal case. Responsibility for the suspected sabotage remains unknown, with Sweden having closed its investigation due to a lack of jurisdiction. German authorities are still actively investigating the incident.

The possible motives behind the Nord Stream 2 bombing are complex and multifaceted. New intelligence suggests that a pro-Ukrainian group may have carried out the attack, potentially due to opposition to the project and concerns about national security threats posed by the pipeline. Accusations have also been made against the US and insinuations of involvement by Russia or its Western allies. The attack has highlighted the vulnerability of Europe to disruptions in energy supply and could have profound implications for European politics, potentially affecting relationships between Ukraine, Germany, and other European countries.

The situation remains a significant unsolved mystery with various actors potentially involved, making it a critical issue in the context of European energy security and geopolitical dynamics.