Germany: Supporters rally in Hamburg as trial opens over Nord Stream pipeline blasts
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On Wednesday, 14 October, a trial opened in Germany regarding the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions in the Baltic Sea. The defendant, a former Ukrainian army officer and Ukrainian man, is accused of helping to mastermind the attacks and faces war crime charges.
As the closely watched proceedings began, supporters waving Ukrainian flags gathered outside a court in Hamburg to demonstrate solidarity with the accused. Meanwhile, the defendant's legal defense team called for the case to be dismissed.
This legal proceeding represents the first trial involving an alleged perpetrator of the pipeline sabotage that occurred four years ago.
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South China Morning Post (HK)Focuses on the legal charges, mastermind allegations, and defense's dismissal request.
Euronews (FR)Highlights the public demonstration and supporters rallying outside the Hamburg courtroom.
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