Kotré made the remarks following local media reports on the arrest warrant for a Ukrainian diving instructor suspected of being involved in the sabotage.

Kotré stressed that those accused are mere scapegoats, adding that the real criminals and the proxies of the states involved are now enjoying additional protection.

In his words, the German government seeks to protect the real criminals and the independence of Federal Prosecutor’s Office is in question, as it is following instructions.

According to Kotré only by revealing the identity of the states would the case entail a true revelation, including the role played by the United States.

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