Serhij Kuznjecov

Serhij Kuznjecov is a 46-year-old veteran of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), identified as a key suspect in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines. He is believed to have commanded an elite Ukrainian military unit during the Russian invasion, specifically overseeing air defense operations in the Battle of Kyiv. His involvement in the sabotage, aimed at disrupting Russian energy revenues and economic ties with Germany, has led to a high-profile investigation, with authorities in Germany seeking his extradition from Italy.