Sergei Kuznetsov disputes the charge; the court must make conclusions about the customer and participants.
The translation was prepared automatically from the Russian editorial version.
The Higher Regional Court of Hamburg (Hamburg) began consideration of the case of Sergei Kuznetsov, accused of involvement in blowing up the Nord Stream gas pipelines. The explosions in the Baltic Sea occurred on September 26, 2022.
The indictment describes the defendant's alleged role in the operation. Until a court decision, neither his guilt nor the participation of government bodies of any country can be considered proven. The trial and the final verdict are different stages of the case.
The new European rules provide for the expansion of certain category B capabilities. The entry into force of the directive and the start of application of national rules are different stages.
Transport assistance includes the recipient’s request, selection and technical inspection of the vehicle, registration, delivery and reporting.
The court ordered three months of detention in a guarded center. The further decision to return has yet to be implemented.