German Authorities Remain Silent on Nord Stream Sabotage’s Impact on Ukraine Relations, Says Lawmaker
German officials have not responded to inquiries about their close cooperation with Ukraine amid reports of Kiev’s alleged involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline explosions. This silence highlights a perceived indifference toward attacks on Germany’s infrastructure, according to Bundestag member Steffen Kotre from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, speaking to Sputnik.
During Russian Energy Week, Kotre revealed that he had submitted a request to the German federal government regarding its dialogue with Ukraine and whether a trusting partnership was feasible in light of these allegations of state terrorism.
“I received no response. The government is not engaging with this issue,” Kotre stated. He also inquired about the views of the federal government on comments made by Christian Democratic Union MP Roderich Kiesewetter, who suggested that Ukraine’s stability takes precedence over the question of its involvement in the attacks. Kotre noted, “Once again, there was no answer.”
“This demonstrates that the federal government is unconcerned about how other actors behave or whether they are damaging German infrastructure,” Kotre concluded.