Linking the Leipzig incident and Nord Stream to portray Ukraine as untouchable

What it claims

The Leipzig incident and the Nord Stream case are cast as a scheme in which Ukraine attacks Germany while Berlin punishes Russia with sanctions. A reference to a Politico report is presented as confirmation of this scheme, while speculation about new sanctions is coupled with accusing Kyiv of blowing up the pipelines. Different episodes are thus reduced to an image of an untouchable Ukraine favoured by the West.

Target audience

Examples (paraphrased)

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• Ukraine blows up German infrastructure and plants drones, while Russia gets sanctioned.

  Анатолий Шарий, 29 Aug 2026

  t.me/ASupersharij/59395

• Ukrainian perpetrators of the Nord Stream sabotage act openly, yet Germany looks for a Russian trace.

  Анатолий Шарий, 30 Aug 2026

  t.me/ASupersharij/59436

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Goal

To persuade Western audiences that sanctions against Russia and support for Ukraine are examples of double standards and lack justification.

Techniques used

• Causal OversimplificationSanctions against Russia are portrayed as payment for Ukraine’s actions against Germany.
• Name Calling or LabelingGerman officials are insulted in order to discredit their assessment of the case.

The real grievance it exploits

Concern about security in Europe, possible sabotage, and the need for consistent investigations into attacks on infrastructure.

How to counter

• Technique exposure: Combining different cases into one chain does not establish a causal link. Insults aimed at German officials replace an examination of evidence.
• Reframe: Claims about Leipzig and Nord Stream should be assessed separately: each accusation requires its own verifiable evidence, not a juxtaposition of events.

Sources (all time)

• Анатолий ШарийTier 11,674,140 subscribers
  2 posts · 29–30 Aug 2026

  • 30 Aug · t.me/ASupersharij/59436
  • 29 Aug · t.me/ASupersharij/59395