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  "id": 14494900,
  "title": "Trial of Kuznetsov, accused of organising Nord Stream pipeline explosions, begins in Hamburg",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/trial-of-kuznetsov-accused-of-organising-nord-stream-pipeline",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T17:04:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Interfax-Ukraine",
    "slug": "interfax-ukraine",
    "url": "https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1220274.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The trial of Ukrainian Serhiy Kuznetsov has commenced at the Higher Regional Court of Hamburg, where he faces charges of organizing the September 2022 explosions of the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines. Prosecutors allege that Kuznetsov, a Ukrainian soldier leading a team of divers, was responsible for planting explosives and remotely detonating the pipelines, causing significant damage. Kuznetsov denies the allegations, claiming his innocence and refusing to testify in court. If convicted, he could face up to 15 years in prison for the alleged war crime. This marks the first time a participant in the Ukrainian-Russian conflict has been tried in Europe for a war crime.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Former Ukrainian military officer to stand trial in Germany over Nord Stream sabotage",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/former-ukrainian-military-officer-to-stand-trial-in-germany-over-nord",
        "published": "2026-10-14T09:37:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "Ukrainian on trial in Germany over gas pipeline bombing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/ukrainian-on-trial-in-germany-over-gas-pipeline-bombing",
        "published": "2026-10-14T11:47:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Local Germany",
        "title": "Trial defence says Russia used Nord Stream pipelines as 'weapon'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/trial-defence-says-russia-used-nord-stream-pipelines-as-weapon",
        "published": "2026-10-14T12:29:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Nord Stream pipeline blasts: Why a Ukrainian man is on trial in Germany",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/nord-stream-pipeline-blasts-why-a-ukrainian-man-is-on-trial-in-germany",
        "published": "2026-10-14T12:41:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Ukrainian accused of Nord Stream pipeline sabotage goes on trial in Germany",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/ukrainian-accused-of-nord-stream-pipeline-sabotage-goes-on-trial-in",
        "published": "2026-10-14T13:43:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RFI English",
        "title": "Ukrainian ex-officer stands trial in Germany over Nord Stream pipeline blasts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/ukrainian-ex-officer-stands-trial-in-germany-over-nord-stream",
        "published": "2026-10-14T13:58:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "Germany puts Ukrainian on trial over Nord Stream sabotage",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/germany-puts-ukrainian-on-trial-over-nord-stream-sabotage",
        "published": "2026-10-14T16:04:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "Nord Stream trial opens in Germany, defense seeks dismissal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/nord-stream-trial-opens-in-germany-defense-seeks-dismissal",
        "published": "2026-10-14T18:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}