But the Nord Stream attack targeted civilian infrastructure built to provide energy to millions of people in Europe. Ukraine had long complained that Nord Stream would allow Russia to bypass Ukrainian pipes, depriving Kyiv of huge transit revenue. But the Nord Stream operation was designed to keep Zelensky out of the loop, people familiar with the operation said. Officials in multiple countries have said privately they were confident that Zelensky didn’t personally approve the Nord Stream attack. AdvertisementIn June 2022, the Dutch military intelligence agency, the MIVD, obtained information that Ukraine might be planning to attack Nord Stream.

Source: Washington Post November 11, 2023 19:49 UTC