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world3 months ago

Italy and Poland oppose extradition in Nord Stream pipeline attack case

Italy's top court has blocked the extradition of Ukrainian suspect Serhii Kuznietsov to Germany over the Nord Stream pipeline explosions, requesting a reassessment by the appeals court. Kuznietsov, detained in Italy, denies involvement, claiming he was in Ukraine serving in the army at the time. The explosions damaged the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in 2022, prompting investigations by German authorities.

world6 months ago

EU Implements Stringent Sanctions on Russia's Energy Sector Amid Ukraine Conflict

The EU has imposed its 18th round of sanctions on Russia, targeting energy and banking sectors, banning transactions with 22 banks, restricting Russian oil imports, and lowering the oil price cap to $47.60 per barrel, aiming to pressure Moscow amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine, despite limited success and opposition from some member states.

international1 year ago

Finland Restores Damaged Fiber Optic Cables Amid Sabotage Concerns

A fiber optic cable between Sweden and Finland has been damaged, affecting thousands of customers. While Finnish authorities are investigating, Swedish Civil Defense Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin suspects sabotage, echoing concerns from previous incidents involving undersea cables in the Baltic Sea. These incidents have raised tensions, with suspicions of sabotage linked to geopolitical conflicts, particularly involving Russia, which has denied any involvement.