Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream case seeks dismissal citing military secrecy oath

Defense lawyers for Ukrainian Serhiy Kuznetsov, a suspect in the Nord Stream sabotage, have asked a Hamburg court to close the case, arguing his military oath prevents him from discussing the matter even with his own counsel. This legal maneuver introduces a novel procedural obstacle in the ongoing investigation, potentially delaying or derailing proceedings. The claim is unverified and the outcome uncertain, but it underscores the sensitive national-security dimensions of the case.