Poland Denies Accusations of Involvement in Nord Stream Sabotage

Polish officials deny allegations that Poland, supported by Ukrainian authorities, was involved in the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipelines sabotage. The claims were made by Germany's former intelligence chief. Polish and German officials are investigating, with reports identifying a Ukrainian diving instructor as a key suspect.

Polish officials have firmly denied allegations suggesting that Poland, with the backing of Ukrainian authorities, played a role in planning and executing the sabotage attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022.

The claims, made by Germany's former intelligence chief August Hanning, were dismissed as 'groundless' by Mieszko Pawlak, head of the international policy bureau at the office of President Andrzej Duda.

German media reports indicate that a Ukrainian diving instructor has been identified as a key suspect in the incident, though discrepancies in international databases have allowed the suspect to evade capture.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized the need for accountability from the initiators of Nord Stream projects, while denying direct allegations against Poland.

Further complicating the matter, The Wall Street Journal reported that private businessmen and a top Ukrainian general oversaw the sabotage, which Ukraine denies.

(With inputs from agencies.)