Ukrainian ex-army officer’s lawyers seek dismissal as Nord Stream pipeline blast trial opens — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukrainian-ex-army-officer-s-lawyers-seek-dismissal-as-nord-stream-pipeline-blast-trial-opensContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Nord Stream Sabotage Trial Opens in Germany As Defense Seeks Dismissalhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukrainian-ex-army-officer-s-lawyers-seek-dismissal-as-nord-stream-pipeline-blast-trial-openshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ukrainian-ex-army-officer-s-lawyers-seek-dismissal-as-nord-stream-pipeline-blast-trial-opens#u132384Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:55:31 +0000Defense lawyers have asked for the dismissal of charges against a former Ukrainian army officer as his trial opened in Germany. The defendant is accused of damaging the Nord Stream gas pipelines during blasts four years ago. This legal proceeding marks a test for Germany and its alliance with Ukraine over one of the biggest acts of sabotage seen in decades.Why it mattersThe trial centers on the destruction of the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines, which delivered Russian gas to Europe prior to the explosions. The case carries significant diplomatic weight for Germany's relations with Kyiv