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📡 MSNGC ~ Moist Shekel News - Goy Central | GNN ~ [ Goy Noticer Network ] 📡 <p><strong>World Tensions: 48-Hour SITREP — August 29, 2025</strong></p><p><em>This is a 48-hour update, covering developments across the past two days.</em></p><p><strong>Europe/NATO—Russia</strong></p><p><strong>Belarus — Zapad 2025:</strong> Belarus insists its upcoming <a href="https://tass.com/defense/2008101" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Zapad-2025 joint military exercises</a> with Russia are strictly defensive and has even moved the drills deeper into Belarusian territory to avoid provoking NATO neighbors. The war games, scheduled for Sep. 12—16, will nonetheless rehearse repelling air attacks, counter-sabotage operations, and "planning the use of nuclear weapons" using new hypersonic missiles. These nuclear elements have alarmed nearby states, prompting Ukraine's Foreign Ministry to <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-warns-belarus-against-provocations-during-zapad-military-drills-2025-08-22/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">warn Minsk against any Zapad-related provocations</a>, recalling that Russia's 2022 invasion buildup was masked by Zapad-2021 drills. Poland and the Baltic states are responding in kind — launching their own <a href="https://tass.com/world/1993171" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Iron Defender-2025 exercises</a> in September with roughly 34,000 NATO troops as a direct counter to Zapad. Warsaw's defense minister said the large-scale maneuvers (land, air, and Baltic Sea) will test allied deterrence along NATO's eastern flank.</p><p><strong>Middle East</strong></p><p><strong>Iran — Snapback Sanctions:</strong> Britain, France, and Germany have triggered the UN <a href="https://tass.com/world/2008601" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">"snapback" mechanism</a> to reimpose all international sanctions on Iran to reimpose all international sanctions on Iran after the collapse of nuclear talks. The E3 formally notified the UN Security Council on Aug. 27 of Iran's JCPOA non-compliance, causing previously lifted sanctions to begin coming back into force. <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/europeans-launch-un-sanctions-process-against-iran-drawing-tehran-ire-2025-08-28" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tehran blasted the move</a>, vowing it will not bow to pressure and warning of a "harsh response," potentially including quitting the Non-Proliferation Treaty. <a href="https://tass.com/politics/2008649" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Moscow sided with Iran</a> — Russia's UN envoy Dmitry Polyansky argued the European action "holds no legal weight" since the West itself failed to uphold UNSC Resolution 2231, calling the snapback an "escalatory step" rooted in Western "blackmail" rather than diplomacy. (U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed the sanctions' return, saying Washington remains open to direct talks if Iran shows restraint.)</p><p><strong>Gaza War:</strong> In the Gaza Strip, Israel's military is shifting to full <a href="https://tass.com/world/2009001" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">offensive operations against Gaza City</a> after weeks of attritional fighting. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced it has begun "the first stages" of a ground assault into Gaza City's outskirts amid heavy combat. The IDF declared the city a "dangerous combat zone," cancelling the limited daily humanitarian pauses that had been in effect. This move comes after Israel's war cabinet approved a plan dubbed "Gideon's Chariots II" to seize full control of Gaza City — a plan endorsed by Israel's defense minister and Prime Minister earlier in August. The IDF warns it will intensify air and artillery strikes on remaining Hamas strongholds, even threatening a "total defeat" of Hamas fighters who attempt to melt away into guerilla tactics.</p><p><strong>Yemen — Israel Escalation:</strong> The war's ripple effects hit Yemen, where <a href="https://tass.com/world/2009043" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Israeli warplanes allegedly killed</a> the head of the Houthi government, Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi, along with at least three of his aides. Houthi officials initially denied any leaders were hit — calling the attack a "failure" — but TASS reports multiple senior Ansar Allah figures may have died or been injured while watching the televised address when the strikes hit. Unconfirmed rumors claim the Houthi defense minister's fate is unknown after the bombing. This marks a sharp escalation across the Yemeni front, apparently retaliation for the Houthis' support of Gaza; analysts warn it could open a new theater of conflict between Israel and Iranian-aligned forces in the region.</p><p><strong>Lebanon — UNIFIL Mandate:</strong> <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/28/un-security-council-renews-unifil-mission-in-lebanon-until-end-of-2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">UN Security Council report</a> Under pressure from Washington, the UN renewed the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission in south Lebanon one "final" time — extending it through December 2026 but then mandating a full withdrawal. The unanimous Aug. 28 vote means the 10,800-strong UN force (deployed since 1978) will wind down after decades of monitoring the Israel—Lebanon border. The United States signaled it will not support any further renewal, with U.S. envoy Dorothy Shea bluntly stating "this will be the last time" — reflecting U.S. and Israeli critiques that UNIFIL failed to curb Hezbollah and even came under Israeli fire during last year's cross-border clashes. Israel welcomed the mission's scheduled end, seeing an opportunity to push for Hezbollah's disarmament, while Lebanon's government accepted the extension but insisted Israel must finally withdraw from all occupied border areas in line with UN resolutions. Hezbollah so far has not formally reacted; the group rejects disarmament especially while Israeli forces still hold positions inside Lebanon. Tensions remain high along the Blue Line as this transition looms.</p><p><strong>Asia—Pacific</strong></p><p><strong>China—Russia—DPRK Summitry:</strong> Geopolitical optics are shifting in Beijing, where China will host a <a href="https://tass.com/world/2008291" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">grand parade</a> on Sep. 3 to mark the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan in WWII. Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un headline a roster of 26 foreign leaders attending the event in Tiananmen Square. The PLA has organized a 70-minute military spectacle featuring 45 troop formations and cutting-edge hardware — from new missile systems and tanks to drones — underscoring the growing strategic solidarity among China, Russia, and other invited nations. This will be Putin's first public meeting with Kim and Chinese President Xi Jinping together, highlighting deepening ties among the three states amid confrontation with the West.</p><p><strong>Taiwan Strait Tensions:</strong> <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/china/taiwan-estimates-china-spent-40-more-pacific-drills-last-year-hit-21-bln-2025-08-29" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Taiwan's government reports</a> that Chinese military activity around the island has surged to unprecedented levels. An internal Taiwanese assessment (reviewed by Reuters) estimates Beijing spent $21 billion on Western Pacific military exercises in the past year, a 40% increase over 2023. The PLA significantly expanded naval and air operations through the Taiwan Strait, East China Sea, and South China Sea, with Taiwanese data showing a 30% spike in Chinese aerial incursions compared to last year. Most of China's naval drills were concentrated in the disputed South China Sea, but nearly 14% took place in the sensitive Taiwan Strait. Analysts see this as Beijing normalizing a higher tempo of coercive exercises to wear down Taiwan's readiness and deter "external interference." Taipei and regional capitals are increasingly alarmed: Japan's defense ministry noted a record number of Chinese warplanes breaching the East China Sea ADIZ this month, while U.S. forces have stepped up Freedom of Navigation patrols. The trend portends a constant simmering tension in the Indo-Pacific as China's military reach grows.</p><p><strong>Korean Peninsula:</strong> State media KCNA reported that Kim Jong Un supervised <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korea-leader-kim-oversees-firing-new-air-defence-missiles-kcna-says-2025-08-23" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">test-firings</a> of newly developed anti-aircraft missiles on Aug. 23. The tests demonstrated "fast response" surface-to-air systems targeting drones and cruise missiles, part of Pyongyang's effort to bolster air defenses. Kim timed the showcase to coincide with the end of U.S.—South Korea joint exercises, which he condemned as "most hostile and confrontational." He vowed to accelerate North Korea's nuclear weapons build-up in response. Meanwhile, a bilateral summit in Seoul between U.S. President Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung just concluded, focusing on extended deterrence; Pyongyang's rhetoric suggests it may respond with further missile tests or military demonstrations in the coming days. South Korean forces remain on alert, especially after a recent incident where North Korean troops briefly crossed the DMZ border (prompting warning shots). The peninsula remains a flashpoint as Kim signals no intention of curbing his arms programs despite international sanctions.</p><p><strong>Americas</strong></p><p><strong>Venezuela — U.S. Naval Standoff:</strong> The United States has dramatically escalated its military pressure on Venezuela, <a href="https://tass.com/world/2008509" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">deploying at least seven warships</a> near Venezuelan waters under the banner of anti-narcotics operations. According to leaked reports, the flotilla includes three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers (USS Jason Dunham, USS Gravely, USS Sampson), the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima carrying over 4,500 Marines, a guided missile cruiser (Lake Erie), and even a nuclear-powered submarine, all armed with Tomahawk cruise missiles. The unprecedented show of force — ostensibly targeting drug cartels — comes after U.S. President Trump secretly authorized the Pentagon to "use military force" against Latin American cartels, a move widely seen as cover for regime change pressure on Caracas. In response, Venezuelan President Nicolás <a href="https://tass.com/world/2008813" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Maduro declared</a> his country on a war footing. "After 20 days of continuous siege, we are stronger than yesterday," Maduro declared, describing the U.S. naval encirclement as an imperialist plot to seize Venezuela's riches. He announced a nationwide second mobilization of reservists and militia on Aug. 29—30 to bolster defenses. Maduro also appealed directly to UN Secretary-General Guterres to intervene, accusing Washington of violating Venezuela's sovereignty and plotting to "turn us into a colony." U.S. officials, meanwhile, doubled down on allegations that Maduro is implicated in a military-run cocaine trafficking ring (the so-called "Cartel of the Suns"); the State Department has hiked the bounty for Maduro's arrest to $50 million. With American warships now hovering off Venezuela's coast and Venezuelan air defense drills underway, the risk of a miscalculation or skirmish in the Caribbean is at its highest point in years.</p><p><strong>Cyber/Sabotage/Surveillance</strong></p><p><strong>Pipeline Sabotage (Druzhba):</strong> Russia is accusing <a href="https://tass.com/defense/2008777" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ukrainian special services</a> of sabotaging a critical oil pipeline that feeds Europe. A former SBU (Ukrainian Security Service) officer told Russian media that Ukraine's SBU orchestrated recent drone and missile attacks on the Druzhba pipeline inside Russian territory. On August 14 and 22, multiple strikes hit pump stations along the Druzhba (which carries Russian crude to Hungary, Slovakia, and beyond), forcing a shutdown of oil flows. Moscow says repairs have now restored operations — indeed shipments to Hungary and Slovakia resumed on Aug. 28 — but not before Budapest and Bratislava lodged protests. The EU publicly urged Kiev to cease attacks on oil infrastructure that underpins European energy security. (Notably, this marks the first acknowledged Ukrainian strike campaign on Russian soil specifically targeting energy export assets.) The incident underscores the growing reach of Ukrainian strikes deep into Russia, as well as the fragility of cross-border pipelines amid the wider conflict.</p><p><strong>Nord Stream Bombing Investigation:</strong> <a href="https://tass.com/world/2008163" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Report</a> New revelations in Germany point to a Ukrainian link in last year's Nord Stream pipeline explosions. Investigative reporting by Die Zeit and others indicates German prosecutors have identified seven individuals allegedly responsible for the September 2022 blasts that crippled the Nord Stream 1 and 2 Baltic gas pipelines. According to the report, six suspects are Ukrainian nationals (the seventh died in late 2024 fighting in Ukraine) and the group included a coordinator, an explosives specialist, a skipper and divers. They allegedly chartered a 15-meter yacht (the Andromeda) from a German port and used it to deploy underwater charges on the pipelines. German authorities have issued arrest warrants and are coordinating with other European agencies to track down the suspects. Kyiv has vehemently denied any state involvement, but if the findings hold, it could strain Ukraine's relations with Western Europe — since the attack targeted vital European energy infrastructure. The German federal police have neither confirmed nor denied the media reports, citing an ongoing inquiry, while Russia has seized on the news to demand a UN investigation.</p><p><strong>Espionage and Cyber Warfare:</strong> Beijing’s Foreign Ministry strongly rejected fresh Western hacking allegations as <em>“politically motivated smears”</em>, accusing Washington of rallying partners to <em>“frame”</em> China without evidence. Despite this, an international coalition of 11 countries — including the U.S., UK, Canada, Germany, Japan, and others — publicly <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/international-coalition-calls-out-three-chinese-companies-over-hacking-campaign-2025-08-27/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">accused three Chinese tech companies</a> of aiding state-linked hacking. Western cyber authorities allege the firms provided tools and hosting to intelligence units, while Chinese officials insist these claims lack proof and are part of a broader information campaign targeting China’s rise. This coordinated disclosure comes on the heels of several high-profile hacks — including a breach of U.S. cabinet officials' emails via Microsoft services — that Western officials traced to Chinese cyber actors. The public attribution signals a more assertive stance by allied nations, even as Beijing doubles down on denial and stresses that the accusations lack evidence.</p><p><strong>Near-Term Flashpoints (Next 72 Hours)</strong></p><p>Key developments that have the potential to escalate within the next three days, based on current tensions. These are not predictions, but scenario-based risks.</p><p><strong>Poland—Belarus Border / Military Drills:</strong> </p><ul><li><strong>Potential Trigger:</strong> A miscalculation or incident during parallel war games — as Russia's Zapad-2025 build-up and NATO's counter-drills put large forces in proximity. For example, a Belarusian unit strays over the border or a low-flying NATO aircraft is illuminated by air defenses. </li><li><strong>Possible Consequence:</strong> Direct clashes on the NATO—Belarus frontier, prompting emergency NATO consultations. Even a brief firefight or border skirmish could spiral into a wider confrontation, given alliance tripwire commitments and Moscow's vow to "firmly rebuff" any incursion. The Suwałki Gap (between Poland and Lithuania) would become a global flashpoint, with both sides mobilizing additional forces and raising the nuclear rhetoric if deterrence fails.</li></ul><p><strong>Yemen—Red Sea / Houthi—Israel Confrontation:</strong> </p><ul><li><strong>Potential Trigger:</strong> Houthi retaliation for the Israeli airstrike that killed a top official in Sanaa. Within 72 hours, Yemen's Ansar Allah (Houthi) movement could answer with a ballistic missile or drone attack targeting Israeli assets — for instance, aiming long-range missiles at the Israeli port of Eilat or at Israeli naval vessels in the Red Sea. </li><li><strong>Possible Consequence:</strong> Direct Israel—Houthi hostilities erupting on a new front. Israel might respond with heavier airstrikes on Yemen (e.g. targeting missile sites or Houthi leadership), potentially drawing Iran more overtly into the fray. Red Sea shipping lanes could be threatened; a successful Houthi strike on a commercial tanker or Israeli naval ship could spike regional war risk and disrupt global trade through the Bab al-Mandeb chokepoint.</li></ul><p><strong>Taiwan Strait / PLA Show of Force:</strong> </p><ul><li><strong>Potential Trigger:</strong> Large-scale Chinese military maneuvers around Taiwan in the coming days — for example, the PLA marking China's WWII Victory celebrations with an unannounced live-fire drill or missile tests in the Taiwan Strait. A provocative move like flying dozens of warplanes across the median line or a simulated blockade exercise could occur without warning. </li><li><strong>Possible Consequence:</strong> Dangerous near-miss encounters between Chinese forces and Taiwan's military or even U.S. reconnaissance aircraft in the area. Taiwan's air force scrambling en masse and U.S./Japanese forces going on high alert raise the risk of an accident or miscalculation — such as a collision at sea or in the air. In a worst case, a misfired missile or stray drone could hit a Taiwanese offshore island or an American ship, potentially triggering an armed response and sharply escalating the crisis in the Indo-Pacific.</li></ul><p><strong>Venezuela / U.S. Naval Standoff:</strong> </p><ul><li><strong>Potential Trigger:</strong> A maritime showdown off Venezuela as U.S. Navy vessels move to interdict a ship and Venezuelan coastal defenses respond. For instance, the U.S. task force might attempt to board a vessel suspected of carrying arms or drugs, or conduct an incursion to test Venezuela's resolve. Caracas, on high alert, could fire warning shots or deploy fighter jets to ward off the Americans. </li><li><strong>Possible Consequence:</strong> A limited naval clash in the Caribbean that could quickly widen. An exchange of fire — even accidental — between U.S. and Venezuelan forces could prompt Venezuela to invoke mutual defense pacts with allies like Cuba or appeal to Russia for support. Washington, having already branded Maduro a narco-trafficker, might seize the pretext to launch strikes on Venezuelan military targets, while Venezuela could retaliate by disrupting oil shipping or U.S. assets in the region. The confrontation would mark the most serious U.S.—Latin America military conflict in decades, with unpredictable fallout in the hemisphere.</li></ul><p><strong>Black Sea / Danube Corridor:</strong> </p><ul><li><strong>Potential Trigger:</strong> Cross-border incident in the Black Sea region stemming from the ongoing Special Military Operation (SMO). A likely scenario is a Russian drone or missile strike aimed at Ukraine's Danube River ports (Izmail or Reni) accidentally hitting NATO territory in neighboring Romania — as these ports lie just across the river from Romania's border. Alternately, Russia's Navy might intercept a civilian ship near a NATO member's waters under its new Black Sea blockade, leading to a confrontation with NATO maritime patrols. </li><li><strong>Possible Consequence:</strong> NATO is drawn into a direct encounter with Russia. If Romanian infrastructure or vessels were struck and casualties incurred, Romania (a NATO member) could invoke Article 4 consultations or even Article 5 if the attack is deemed intentional. NATO air defenses might engage Russian drones or missiles, resulting in Russian losses at NATO's hands. This would represent a grave escalation, potentially broadening the Ukraine war beyond its current theater. In response, Moscow might threaten or target NATO surveillance assets over the Black Sea, dramatically increasing the risk of a Russia—NATO armed incident and uncontrolled escalation.</li></ul> <p><a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/mediumform" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#mediumform</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/48hour" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#48hour</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/flashpoints" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Flashpoints</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/escalation" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Escalation</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/globalsecurity" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GlobalSecurity</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/europe" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Europe</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/middleeast" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#MiddleEast</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/asiapacific" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AsiaPacific</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/americas" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Americas</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/cybersecurity" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CyberSecurity</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/russia" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Russia</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/belarus" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Belarus</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/poland" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Poland</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/zapad2025" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Zapad2025</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/irondefender2025" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#IronDefender2025</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/iran" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Iran</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/sanctions" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sanctions</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/jcpoa" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#JCPOA</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/israel" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Israel</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/gaza" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Gaza</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/hamas" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Hamas</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/yemen" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Yemen</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/houthis" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Houthis</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/lebanon" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Lebanon</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/unifil" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#UNIFIL</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/china" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#China</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/taiwan" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Taiwan</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/northkorea" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NorthKorea</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/kimjongun" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#KimJongUn</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/putin" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Putin</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/xijinping" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#XiJinping</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/venezuela" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Venezuela</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/maduro" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Maduro</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/cyber" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Cyber</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/nordstream" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NordStream</a> <a class="hashtag" href="https://pleroma.postawakening.com/tag/danubecorridor" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DanubeCorridor</a></p>
Deutschland<p><a href="https://www.europesays.com/de/380109/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">europesays.com/de/380109/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> Wer sind die Drahtzieher?: Kreml fordert von Deutschland weitere Aufklärung der Nord-Stream-Anschläge <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/AktuelleNachrichten" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AktuelleNachrichten</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/AktuelleNachrichtenAusDeutschland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AktuelleNachrichtenAusDeutschland</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/AktuelleNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AktuelleNews</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/AktuelleNewsAusDeutschland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AktuelleNewsAusDeutschland</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/DE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DE</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Deutschland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Deutschland</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/DmitriPeskow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DmitriPeskow</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Germany" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Germany</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Headlines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Headlines</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Italien" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Italien</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Justiz" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Justiz</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Nachrichten" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Nachrichten</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/NachrichtenAusDeutschland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NachrichtenAusDeutschland</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/News" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>News</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/NewsAusDeutschland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NewsAusDeutschland</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/NordStream" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NordStream</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Nordstream" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Nordstream</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Ostsee" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ostsee</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Politik" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Politik</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Russland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Russland</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Schlagzeilen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Schlagzeilen</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Ukraine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ukraine</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/UkraineKonflikt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UkraineKonflikt</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/WolodymyrSelenskyj" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>WolodymyrSelenskyj</span></a></p>
Kyiv Independent Daily Headlines<p><strong>Thursday, August 28, 2025</strong></p> <p>Admission of guilt: Ukraine blasts Russia’s planned withdrawal from torture prevention convention — Powerful explosion rocks Russian oil pipeline supplying Moscow — Across occupied Ukraine, Russia has caused a devastating water crisis it cannot fix — [vlog] Why Russia’s war won’t end yet … and more</p> <p><a href="https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/08/thursday-august-28-2025/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025</span><span class="invisible">/08/thursday-august-28-2025/</span></a></p>
nemo™ 🇺🇦<p>🇩🇪 Ermittler identifizieren alle Mitglieder der Nord-Stream-Sabotagegruppe: 7 Ukrainer, 6 Haftbefehle, 1 bei Kämpfen gefallen. Koordinator Serhii K. in Italien festgenommen. Die Gruppe soll von ukrainischen Behörden unterstützt worden sein. 👉 <a href="https://www.n-tv.de/politik/Bericht-Alle-Saboteure-der-Nord-Stream-Pipeline-identifiziert-article25992752.html" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">n-tv.de/politik/Bericht-Alle-S</span><span class="invisible">aboteure-der-Nord-Stream-Pipeline-identifiziert-article25992752.html</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/NordStream" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NordStream</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Ermittlung" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ermittlung</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/Ukraine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ukraine</span></a> <a href="https://mas.to/tags/BreakingNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BreakingNews</span></a> 🔎🛥️💥 <a href="https://mas.to/tags/newz" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>newz</span></a></p>
Deutschland<p><a href="https://www.europesays.com/de/377900/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">europesays.com/de/377900/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> Haftbefehl gegen Ukrainer: Bericht: Alle Saboteure der Nord-Stream-Pipeline identifiziert <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/AktuelleNachrichten" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AktuelleNachrichten</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/AktuelleNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AktuelleNews</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Bundesanwaltschaft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Bundesanwaltschaft</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/DE" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DE</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Deutschland" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Deutschland</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Energieversorgung" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Energieversorgung</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Germany" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Germany</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Headlines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Headlines</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Nachrichten" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Nachrichten</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/News" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>News</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/NordStream" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NordStream</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Ostsee" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ostsee</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Politik" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Politik</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Schlagzeilen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Schlagzeilen</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/UkraineKonflikt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UkraineKonflikt</span></a></p>
Schreibmax<p>Kompliment an die <a href="https://troet.cafe/tags/Polizei" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Polizei</span></a> in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern und an das <a href="https://troet.cafe/tags/BKA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BKA</span></a> für die Identfikation der <a href="https://troet.cafe/tags/NordStream" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NordStream</span></a> -Attentäter und die Rekonstruktion des Anschlags! Gründliche, hartnäckige Ermittlung hat erreicht, dass zumindest sechs Tatverdächtige namentlich benannt sind und einer verhaftet. Großes Lob. Hoffentlich gelingt es, die Tat vollends aufzuklären.👮🏼</p><p>Jetzt hoffe ich auch, dass andere politisch motivierte Straftaten genauso gründlich aufgeklärt werden, bitte.<br><a href="https://troet.cafe/tags/PolitischeStraftat" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>PolitischeStraftat</span></a> <a href="https://troet.cafe/tags/staatsschutz" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>staatsschutz</span></a></p>
tagesschau<p>Anschlag auf Gaspipeline - Die Jagd nach den Nord-Stream-Saboteuren</p><p>Die Nord-Stream-Ermittlungen sind weiter fortgeschritten als bislang bekannt. Fahnder haben nach Recherchen von ARD, SZ und Zeit nun Haftbefehle gegen sechs Ukrainer erwirkt. Es gibt weitere Hinweise auf staatliche Beteiligung.</p><p>➡️ <a href="https://www.tagesschau.de/investigativ/nord-stream-sabotage-104.html?at_medium=mastodon&amp;at_campaign=tagesschau.de" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">tagesschau.de/investigativ/nor</span><span class="invisible">d-stream-sabotage-104.html?at_medium=mastodon&amp;at_campaign=tagesschau.de</span></a></p><p><a href="https://ard.social/tags/NordStream" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NordStream</span></a> <a href="https://ard.social/tags/Sabotage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Sabotage</span></a> <a href="https://ard.social/tags/Ostsee" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ostsee</span></a></p>
UK<p><a href="https://www.europesays.com/uk/377437/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">europesays.com/uk/377437/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> France accuses Russia of pressuring Germany’s Nord Stream investigation <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/EU" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EU</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Europe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Europe</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/France" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>France</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Germany" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Germany</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Moscow" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Moscow</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/NordStream" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NordStream</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Russia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Russia</span></a></p>
Mix Mistress Alice<p>Can anyone guess who is one of the culprits behind the reduced purchasing power among the EU population? The Ukrainian guy and his ilk who blew up the Nord Stream gas pipelines maybe.</p><p><a href="https://ni.hil.ist/tags/US_Gaz" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>US_Gaz</span></a> vs <a href="https://ni.hil.ist/tags/Russian_Gaz" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Russian_Gaz</span></a> <a href="https://ni.hil.ist/tags/NordStream" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NordStream</span></a> <a href="https://ni.hil.ist/tags/NordStream2" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NordStream2</span></a> <a href="https://ni.hil.ist/tags/Ukraine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ukraine</span></a> <a href="https://ni.hil.ist/tags/EU" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EU</span></a> <a href="https://ni.hil.ist/tags/Europe" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Europe</span></a> <a href="https://ni.hil.ist/tags/Sabotage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Sabotage</span></a> <a href="https://ni.hil.ist/tags/facts" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>facts</span></a> <a href="https://ni.hil.ist/tags/purchasing_power" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>purchasing_power</span></a> <a href="https://ni.hil.ist/tags/cost_of_living" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>cost_of_living</span></a></p>
The Left Independent 🇵🇸<p><a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/EU" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>EU</span></a> Admits Anti-Russia Sanctions Failed, Places Hopes On <a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/US" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>US</span></a>; <a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/Zaluzhny" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Zaluzhny</span></a> Plots Swirl; <a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/NordStream" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NordStream</span></a> Arrest</p><p><a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/Ukraine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ukraine</span></a> <a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/Russia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Russia</span></a> <a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/Donbas" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Donbas</span></a> <a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/NATO" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NATO</span></a> <a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/UkraineRussiaWar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UkraineRussiaWar</span></a> <a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/NATORussiaWar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NATORussiaWar</span></a> <a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/RussiaUkraineWar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RussiaUkraineWar</span></a> <a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/RussiaNATOWar" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>RussiaNATOWar</span></a> <a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/AlexanderMercouris" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AlexanderMercouris</span></a> <a href="https://syzito.xyz/tags/TheDuran" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TheDuran</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tctjTliIVQ0" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">youtube.com/watch?v=tctjTliIVQ0</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
𐌐𐌀Ꝋ𐌋Ꝋ :antifa:<p><a href="https://mastodon.uno/tags/LaCattiveria" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>LaCattiveria</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.uno/tags/IlFattoQuotidiano" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>IlFattoQuotidiano</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.uno/tags/Satira" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Satira</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.uno/tags/Politica" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Politica</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.uno/tags/Russia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Russia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.uno/tags/Ucraina" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ucraina</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.uno/tags/NordStream" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NordStream</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.uno/tags/NorthStream" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NorthStream</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.uno/tags/Kuznietsov" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Kuznietsov</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.uno/tags/SerhiiKuznietsov" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SerhiiKuznietsov</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.uno/tags/Dugin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Dugin</span></a></p>
PhreakByte<p><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/nordstream" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>nordstream</span></a><br><a href="https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/arrestordre-afsloerer-nye-detaljer-om-nord-stream-sabotage" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">dr.dk/nyheder/indland/arrestor</span><span class="invisible">dre-afsloerer-nye-detaljer-om-nord-stream-sabotage</span></a></p>
Deutschland<p><a href="https://www.europesays.com/de/367028/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">europesays.com/de/367028/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> Nord Stream: Festgenommener Ukrainer soll Sabotageteam geleitet haben <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/AktuelleNachrichten" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AktuelleNachrichten</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/AktuelleNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AktuelleNews</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Headlines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Headlines</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Nachrichten" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Nachrichten</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/News" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>News</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/NordStream" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NordStream</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Ostsee" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ostsee</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Sabotage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Sabotage</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Schlagzeilen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Schlagzeilen</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Ukraine" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ukraine</span></a></p>
Voice of East<p><strong>Tracing The Blast From Washington To Kiev: Who Sabotaged The Nord Stream&nbsp;Pipelines?</strong></p><p><strong>Tracing The Blast From Washington To Kiev: Who Sabotaged The Nord Stream Pipelines?</strong></p><p>By&nbsp;<a href="https://voiceofeast.net/?s=Uriel+Araujo&amp;x=0&amp;y=0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Uriel Araujo</a></p><p><strong>The arrest of a Ukrainian suspect in Rome has revived debate over the 2022 Nord Stream sabotage, long viewed as a US-led operation. Spiegel’s “Ukrainian diver” narrative complicates Seymour Hersh’s reporting, which pointed directly to Washington. With Trump now meeting Putin and Zelensky, the Nord Stream affair could redefine Europe’s energy map and strain NATO unity in a post-war world.</strong></p><p></p><p>The recent arrest of a Ukrainian man by Italian authorities, suspected of involvement in the 2022 <a href="https://voiceofeast.net/2022/10/03/the-west-is-discrediting-natos-article-5-by-claiming-that-russia-blew-up-nord-stream/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Nord Stream pipeline explosions</a>, has reignited debate over one of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.globalresearch.ca/german-lawmakers-demand-nord-stream-explosion-investigation/5810300" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">most audacious acts of sabotage</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://voiceofeast.net/2023/04/20/scandinavias-fake-news-about-russia-is-meant-to-distract-from-seymour-hershs-nord-stream-report/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">terrorism</a>&nbsp;in modern European history.&nbsp;<a href="https://archive.is/3pDRO" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">According to</a>&nbsp;Spiegel, the suspect, identified as a diver, was apprehended in Rome following a German arrest warrant. The report alleges he was part of a small team that planted explosives on the pipelines, operating from a yacht named Andromeda — a covert Ukrainian mission supposedly designed to disrupt Russian gas supplies to Europe.</p><p>This revelation, if accurate, complicates the narrative surrounding the Nord Stream attack, which has long been attributed to the United States,&nbsp;<a href="https://seymourhersh.substack.com/p/how-america-took-out-the-nord-stream" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">including</a>&nbsp;by Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative journalist Seymour Hersh. But does Spiegel’s report hold water? And what could be the consequences in a post-war world — particularly if the Russia-Ukraine conflict winds down after the recent meetings between Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and (on a different occasion) European leaders, and Volodymyr Zelensky?</p><p>Seymour Hersh’s explosive February 2023 report&nbsp;alleged&nbsp;that the US orchestrated the sabotage. According to Hersh’s intelligence sources, US Navy divers planted C4 explosives during the NATO BALTOPS 22 exercise in June 2022, which were later triggered remotely by a Norwegian surveillance plane. The motive, Hersh argued, was to sever Europe’s reliance on Russian gas and thereby lock NATO allies into unwavering support for Ukraine.</p><p>The White House dismissed the piece as “complete fiction.” Still, as a matter of fact, Hersh’s decades-long record — including breaking the My Lai massacre and Abu Ghraib scandals — makes him difficult to dismiss outright. His account remains one of the most detailed reconstructions thus far.</p><p>Spiegel’s report in fact does not directly contradict Hersh’s scenario but rather adds another layer: Ukrainian involvement. One may recall that in early 2023, German lawmakers were&nbsp;demanding&nbsp;a transparent investigation into the explosions, frustrated by the opacity of Western authorities. Their demands have largely been brushed aside.</p><p>Spiegel’s “Ukrainian diver” narrative could in fact serve as a convenient deflection, shifting blame to a minor player while protecting Washington and its allies from scrutiny.</p><p>Realistically speaking, the idea that a handful of operatives on a rented yacht carried out one of the most technically complex underwater demolitions in history &nbsp;, to put it mildly. Planting explosives lying some&nbsp;<a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/what-is-known-about-nord-stream-gas-pipeline-explosions-2025-08-21/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">80-110 meters</a>&nbsp;beneath the Baltic Sea surface requires specialized military equipment and logistical support. No wonder many view Spiegel’s account as a convenient enough cover story — or perhaps just one piece of a larger puzzle. The timing of this development is somewhat interesting as well.</p><p>In any case, a scenario where Ukrainian nationals may have participated, but as proxies within a larger US-led operation is way more logical. This would align neatly with Hersh’s account: in this scenario, the US provided the resources, NATO drills offered cover, and Ukrainian operatives supplied deniability. As President Biden bluntly&nbsp;<a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/if-russia-invades-ukraine-there-will-be-no-nord-stream-2-biden-says-2022-02-07/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">stated</a>&nbsp;in February 2022 — before the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict even began — “if Russia invades, then there will be no longer a Nord Stream 2.” That remark alone suggests foreknowledge, if not intent.</p><p>One may recall the special counsel investigation led by Robert Hur into President Biden’s handling of classified documents. In the 388-page&nbsp;<a href="https://www.justice.gov/storage/report-from-special-counsel-robert-k-hur-february-2024.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">report</a>, Hur noted that Biden appeared confused during interviews. As the special counsel’s report suggests, Biden’s memory—blurred and at times hazy — occasionally led him to divulge details that would have been better left unspoken. The point here is that it is not too far-fetched to imagine this might have been the case in February 2022.</p><p>Be as it may, the consequences of the Nord Stream sabotage extend far beyond the pipelines themselves. Germany, deprived of cheaper Russian gas, has faced an economic downturn, with energy prices soaring and industrial competitiveness eroding. Some commentators (including&nbsp;<a href="https://seymourhersh.substack.com/p/nord-stream-and-germanys-shrinking" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hersh</a>&nbsp;himself) link this crisis to the rise of so-called “far-right parties” in Germany and across Europe.</p><p>The European establishment has been working hard to “tame” such radicals and to make them “<a href="https://voiceofeast.net/2024/05/21/meloni-von-der-leyen-alliance-neo-fascism-has-now-officially-become-mainstream-in-europe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">mainstream</a>” (in a pro-NATO direction) and the result is a “<a href="https://voiceofeast.net/2025/02/07/maidanization-of-the-continent-russophobia-is-fuelling-neo-nazism-across-europe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">maidanization</a> of the continent, amidst a wave of anti-Russian neo-Nazism. Thus, the attack has not only reconfigured energy flows but also political dynamics within the European Union itself.</p><p>Should the war end soon — an outcome hinted at in Trump’s high-profile talks with Putin and Zelensky plus European leaders — the Nord Stream question may then resurface with new urgency. A post-war settlement could involve renegotiating energy ties with Russia (something Europe badly needs).</p><p>Interestingly, back in November 2024, a pro-Trump businessman was&nbsp;<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/22/natural-gas-pipeline-russia-germany-nord-stream/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">trying to purchase</a>&nbsp;the pipelines during Putin and Scholz talks, as I&nbsp;<a href="https://voiceofeast.net/2024/11/26/will-nord-stream-2-be-reactivated-pro-trump-businessman-in-talks-to-buy-it-while-scholz-and-putin-call/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">noted</a>&nbsp;back then. In such a post-war scenario, the fate of the pipelines might become a bargaining chip. If proof emerges of US involvement, the blatant disregard for European sovereignty could thus trigger a crisis within NATO, weakening trust in Washington’s leadership. So much for “unity” within the alliance.</p><p>Alternatively, if Ukraine is seen as having acted independently, Kiev risks alienating its backers at precisely the moment when it would most need reconstruction aid. Thus far, Western capitals have avoided pressing too hard, preferring ambiguity to accountability. But the Italian arrest could rekindle demands — especially in Germany — for a serious inquiry into who was ultimately responsible.</p><p>So far, the Nord Stream saga has been a study in obfuscation. Spiegel’s Ukrainian diver is either a lone scapegoat, a proxy, or a small cog in a much larger machine. All evidence points toward the US as the orchestrator, with Ukraine possibly providing operational cover.</p> <p><em>Uriel Araujo, Anthropology PhD, is a social scientist specializing in ethnic and religious conflicts, with extensive research on geopolitical dynamics and cultural interactions.</em></p> <p><em>Disclaimer: The views expressed&nbsp;</em><em>in this article are auth</em><em>or’s own and do not necessarily reflect the editorial policy of&nbsp;</em><em><strong>Voice of East</strong></em><em>.</em></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.udemy.com/course/diploma-in-business-management/?referralCode=30A1A013F649D643212D" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">7 Courses in 1 – Diploma in Business Management</a></strong></p><p></p><p><span></span></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://voiceofeast.net/tag/europe/" target="_blank">#Europe</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://voiceofeast.net/tag/geopolitics/" target="_blank">#Geopolitics</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://voiceofeast.net/tag/germany/" target="_blank">#Germany</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://voiceofeast.net/tag/nato/" target="_blank">#NATO</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://voiceofeast.net/tag/nord-stream/" target="_blank">#NordStream</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://voiceofeast.net/tag/nord-stream-2/" target="_blank">#NordStream2</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://voiceofeast.net/tag/russia/" target="_blank">#Russia</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://voiceofeast.net/tag/ukraine/" target="_blank">#Ukraine</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://voiceofeast.net/tag/usa/" target="_blank">#USA</a></p>
tagesschau<p>Nord Stream: Festgenommener Ukrainer soll Sabotageteam geleitet haben</p><p>In Italien wurde am Mittwoch ein Ukrainer festgenommen, der an den Anschlägen auf die Nord-Stream-Pipelines 2022 beteiligt gewesen sein soll. ARD, Süddeutscher Zeitung und ZEIT liegt nun der Haftbefehl gegen den Mann vor.</p><p>➡️ <a href="https://www.tagesschau.de/investigativ/ndr-wdr/nord-stream-sabotage-festnahme-ukrainer-102.html?at_medium=mastodon&amp;at_campaign=tagesschau.de" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">tagesschau.de/investigativ/ndr</span><span class="invisible">-wdr/nord-stream-sabotage-festnahme-ukrainer-102.html?at_medium=mastodon&amp;at_campaign=tagesschau.de</span></a></p><p><a href="https://ard.social/tags/NordStream" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NordStream</span></a> <a href="https://ard.social/tags/Sabotage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Sabotage</span></a></p>
stefania maurizi<p>da leggere <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MarcoTravaglio" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MarcoTravaglio</span></a> sull'arresto del presunto coordinatore <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ucraino" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>ucraino</span></a> del sabotaggio di <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NordStream" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NordStream</span></a>, <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/SerhiiKuznietsov" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>SerhiiKuznietsov</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.ilfattoquotidiano.it/in-edicola/articoli/2025/08/23/lamico-terrorista-2/8102266/?_gl=1*zgr5fl*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTcwNjE5NDYxMy4xNzU1OTM3Mjc1*_ga_VVW6R6G7D3*czE3NTU5MzcyNzQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTU5MzcyNzQkajYwJGwwJGgw" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">ilfattoquotidiano.it/in-edicol</span><span class="invisible">a/articoli/2025/08/23/lamico-terrorista-2/8102266/?_gl=1*zgr5fl*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTcwNjE5NDYxMy4xNzU1OTM3Mjc1*_ga_VVW6R6G7D3*czE3NTU5MzcyNzQkbzEkZzAkdDE3NTU5MzcyNzQkajYwJGwwJGgw</span></a></p>
Deutschlandfunk (inoffiziell)<p>Nord-Stream-Festnahme - Die Ukraine wird sich erklären müssen</p><p>Das Kanzleramt wird sich nach einer Festnahme mit dem Nord-Stream-Anschlag befassen müssen. Denn die Saboteure hatten staatliche Unterstützung aus der Ukraine.<a href="https://squeet.me/search?tag=Nord-Stream" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Nord-Stream</span></a> <a href="https://squeet.me/search?tag=Anschlag" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Anschlag</span></a> <a href="https://squeet.me/search?tag=Sabotage" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Sabotage</span></a><br><a href="https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/festnahme-wegen-nord-stream-ii-interview-mit-holger-stark-die-zeit-100.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Nord-Stream-Festnahme: Ukraine wird sich erklären müssen</a></p>
Deutschland<p><a href="https://www.europesays.com/de/365808/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="">europesays.com/de/365808/</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> Nach Festnahme: Nord-Stream-Verdächtiger in Italien Haftrichter vorgeführt <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Headlines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Headlines</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Nachrichten" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Nachrichten</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/News" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>News</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Newsteam" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Newsteam</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/NordStream" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NordStream</span></a>(neuerNameAb04.10.2006) <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/NordStream2" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NordStream2</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Nordstream" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Nordstream</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Ostsee" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ostsee</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/Schlagzeilen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Schlagzeilen</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/TopNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TopNews</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/TopMeldungen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TopMeldungen</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/TopMeldungen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TopMeldungen</span></a> <a href="https://pubeurope.com/tags/TopNews" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TopNews</span></a></p>
Luisa Hommerich<p>Er urlaubte im 3-Sterne-Resort mit Anglerteich, benannte sich nach einem Hollywood-Weltretter und soll einst für den ukrainischen Geheimdienst SBU gearbeitet haben. Das konnten wir über den festgenommenen Serhi K. rausfinden, einen der mutmaßlichen <a class="hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://bsky.app/search?q=%23NordStream" target="_blank">#NordStream</a> Saboteure: <a href="https://www.zeit.de/gesellschaft/zeitgeschehen/2025-08/nord-stream-anschlag-festnahme-urlaub-serhij-k-ukrainer" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.zeit.de/gesellschaft...</a><br><br><a href="https://www.zeit.de/gesellschaft/zeitgeschehen/2025-08/nord-stream-anschlag-festnahme-urlaub-serhij-k-ukrainer" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Anschlag auf Nord Stream: Das ...</a></p>