Dmitry Polyansky, the First Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations, pressed for Germany to disclose the results of the inquiry into the explosions along the Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2 pipelines to the UN Security Council. His remarks, relayed by TASS, underscore a push for greater transparency from Berlin on this matter.
He warned that Western officials appear to hint at trust in the German inquiry, but suggested their public conclusions are limited. In his view, the only definite outcome claimed by Western observers is that Nord Stream suffered a blast, a result he characterized as a strong accusation rather than a fully documented finding. Polyansky argued that such statements should not be treated as final and cautioned that they do not dispel serious doubts about the investigation’s conclusions.
The diplomat stressed that it falls to Germany to share the investigative results with the Security Council, ensuring that the council receives a complete account of the proceedings and the evidence considered. He framed this as a matter of accountability and international cooperation, emphasizing that the UN forum should be kept apprised of progress, data exchange, and any forthcoming assessments.
Earlier in the year, discussions from the German Foreign Ministry indicated ongoing data exchanges with Russia regarding the Nord Stream incidents, signaling a willingness to coordinate and illuminate the sequence of events. This exchange reflects the broader effort to align on observable facts and the interpretation of seismic and technical findings as the inquiry advances.
Russia has previously pressed for a closed UN Security Council session on Nord Stream, requesting the session most recently in March of the current year. Such sessions aim to provide a secure, comprehensive environment for high-level discussions and to address sensitive information that may affect international security considerations.
Background notes indicate that on September 26, 2022, damage and gas leaks were detected on three lines within Nord Stream and Nord Stream 2. Seismological data indicated two explosive events along the pipelines’ routes. Investigations were initiated by the Swedish Prosecutor’s Office, and Russian authorities filed an international terrorism case with the FSB alleging involvement in the incidents. These steps marked the formal opening of inquiries by multiple jurisdictions and the beginning of international legal and investigative traction into the matter.
In the past, Polyansky has signaled that Russia would support and encourage an international probe into Nord Stream, underscoring the desire for a broad, multilateral approach to ascertain all relevant facts and to establish accountability where warranted.