Overview

• German prosecutors believe Volodymyr Z. was part of a team that planted explosives on the Nord Stream pipelines.
• A European arrest warrant was issued in June, but the suspect left Poland in July before it could be executed.
• Polish authorities were unable to detain the suspect due to a lack of information in the database of wanted persons.
• The explosions severely damaged the Nord Stream pipelines, disrupting gas supplies from Russia to Germany.
• Investigations continue as German authorities seek to identify other suspects involved in the sabotage.