Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Poland Court: Ukrainian Diver to Remain in Custody
A Ukrainian diver named Volodymyr Z., suspected in the Nord Stream pipeline explosions, will remain in custody in Poland for a week while a decision is made about sending him to Germany.
He was arrested near Warsaw after Germany issued a European arrest warrant.
Germany suspects that he was part of a group that rented a yacht to plant explosives on the pipelines in 2022.
Another Ukrainian man was arrested in Italy for coordinating the attacks.
A Polish court decided Volodymyr Z. must remain in custody.
The Ukrainian diver is wanted by Germany.
The arrest is related to the Nord Stream pipeline explosions.
He is suspected of planting explosives.
Another Ukrainian man was arrested in Italy linked to the attacks.
- Who
- Volodymyr Z., a Ukrainian diver
- What
- Court decision to keep him in custody
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Poland
- Why
- Alleged involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline explosions
Defense Argument
German Position
Extradition
Defense Argument
Not provided in the article.
German Position
Germany wants to question Volodymyr Z. about his alleged involvement in the Nord Stream explosions.
- Suspect
- Volodymyr Z.
- Location of Detainment
- Poland (near Warsaw)
- Detainment Decision
- 7 days
- Reason for Detainment
- Alleged involvement in Nord Stream explosions
- Issuing Authority
- Germany
Sources
Ukrainian citizen wanted over Nord Stream explosions detained in Poland, RMF reports
Ukrainian diver wanted over Nord Stream explosions detained in Poland
Nord Stream sabotage: Poland arrests Ukrainian man wanted by Germany for 2022 undersea pipeline blast