The Warsaw District Court has extended Ukrainian national Volodymyr Z.’s arrest for 40 days amid allegations he helped sabotage the 2022 Nord Stream gas pipeline.
Court Ruling
The district court in Warsaw decided to extend Volodymyr Z.’s detention by 40 days. He remains in custody awaiting further proceedings over the Nord Stream attack.
Defense Response
Volodymyr Z.’s lawyer, Tymoteusz Paprocki, stated that he would file an appeal and pursue all possible legal remedies. He insists his client can speak freely from his own accord.
Prosecutor’s Plea
Prosecutors have requested a 100‑day extension of Z.’s detention. They argue that he is a flight risk and is under a European Arrest Warrant issued by Germany.
Legal Consequences
Under German law, Z. faces a possible sentence of up to 15 years if convicted of involvement in the bombing of the Nord Stream pipeline.
Background and Context
The case follows German investigations into the 2022 explosion of the Nord Stream gas lines, with German authorities accusing Z. of direct participation.
