Serhiy Kuznyetsov

Serhiy Kuznyetsov, 49, is a former Ukrainian soldier and alleged coordinator of the operation that sabotaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines. He was arrested in Italy in late August 2023 and denies any wrongdoing, contesting the decision for his extradition to Germany, where he faces charges related to the explosions that occurred amidst heightened tensions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.