Nord Stream: Die Wahrheit über die Täter!

Investigation into Nord Stream Sabotage

Federal Prosecution Involvement

• The investigation has progressed significantly with the involvement of the Federal Prosecutor's Office, which is now investigating seven Ukrainian divers, two of whom are currently in custody in Germany.

• The Federal Prosecutor's Office describes the incident as a "sabotage act commissioned by a foreign intelligence service," specifically implicating Ukraine.

Financial Support to Ukraine

• Despite ongoing investigations, Germany continues to provide substantial financial support to Ukraine, amounting to 35 billion euros since the start of Russia's invasion, as stated by former Chancellor Scholz in November 2024.

• This figure has reportedly increased to between 80 and 85 billion euros due to additional EU funding largely financed by Germany.

Allegations Against Russia

• There is significant rhetoric against Russia regarding hybrid warfare tactics, exemplified by an incident involving drones at Leipzig Airport; however, evidence supporting these claims remains unverified.

• Critics argue that while accusations against Russia abound, there is a lack of evidence regarding their involvement in incidents like the Nord Stream sabotage.

Investigative Journalism and Evidence

• A pivotal moment in understanding the Nord Stream situation came from investigative journalist Seymour Hersh’s report published in February 2023, which was largely dismissed by mainstream media despite his credibility.

• Hersh has previously exposed major U.S. war crimes and received multiple Pulitzer Prizes for his work but faced backlash when he implicated U.S. actions related to Nord Stream.

Details on Planning and Execution

• Hersh revealed that plans for sabotaging Nord Stream were developed as early as December 2021 within a secret working group at the White House involving key figures such as President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken.

• Training for divers occurred at a Marine school in Florida, with NATO exercises used as cover for deploying explosives on pipelines.

Counter-Narratives and Media Response

Emergence of Alternative Stories

• Following Hersh’s revelations, an alternative narrative emerged known as the "Andromeda Story," which shifted blame onto Ukrainian operatives while absolving American involvement.

• This narrative suggested that Ukrainians chartered a yacht named Andromeda for operations related to the sabotage without acknowledging any American orchestration behind it.

New Evidence from Recent Publications

• Two recent books have surfaced providing new insights into the Andromeda story from journalists Bojan Panschewski and Holger Stark who interviewed Ukrainian divers involved in operations.

• These authors argue against previous claims about operational feasibility using small vessels for deep-sea diving missions required for pipeline sabotage.

CIA Involvement and Operational Dynamics

CIA's Role in Training and Operations

• The CIA established a special unit within Ukraine’s intelligence services after the 2014 coup aimed at conducting covert operations against Russian interests.

• This unit was trained by CIA specialists and became instrumental during conflicts leading up to current events surrounding Nord Stream sabotage.

Internal Conflicts Within Ukrainian Leadership

• Tensions arose between this special unit and President Zelenskyy’s administration over military strategies following Russia's invasion in February 2022.

Diverging Accounts from Key Figures

Discrepancies Among Testimonies

• Some members of this diver group have claimed responsibility while others suggest that American forces were ultimately behind decisions made during operations leading up to September 26th explosion date.

Implications of Political Relationships

• Former President Poroshenko expressed skepticism about official narratives attributing sole responsibility to Ukrainian operatives rather than acknowledging potential U.S. involvement.

Conclusion: Ongoing Investigations

Future Developments

• As investigations continue into both sides' roles concerning Nord Stream sabotage allegations, further testimonies may shed light on complex international dynamics influencing these events.