In a response to recent media reports, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has urged the initiators and patrons of the Nord Stream gas pipeline project to apologize and keep quiet about the attack that occurred in 2022. This statement came after a deputy denied allegations that Poland was involved in the sabotage.

The Wall Street Journal revealed on Thursday that Ukrainian authorities were responsible for the explosion that targeted both the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in September 2022. The attack not only severed Germany's energy supply but also worsened the energy crisis in Europe. Germany collaborated with Russia in the pipeline project, while Poland has long voiced concerns about its negative impact on their security interests.

Prime Minister Tusk took to social media to address the situation, specifically referring to a claim made by the former head of Germany's foreign intelligence agency, August Hanning. Hanning suggested that Poland supported the attack and called for Germany to seek compensation from both Poland and Ukraine. However, Hanning did not provide any evidence to support his accusation, leading some to question his motives considering his connections to Russian energy companies.

Polish Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski vehemently denied reports of Polish and Ukrainian involvement in damaging the Nord Stream pipelines during an interview on a Polish broadcaster. He labeled Hanning's comments as "inspired by Moscow" and aimed at destabilizing NATO countries, asserting that they were part of Russian disinformation.

While Polish prosecutors confirmed that they received a warrant for a Ukrainian suspect in connection with the pipeline attack, the individual had already left the country before he could be apprehended. The Nord Stream project, comprising two gas pipelines along the Baltic Sea bed, went ahead despite opposition from Poland, the US, and Ukraine. Poland and Ukraine were concerned about losing transit fees and political leverage by bypassing their territories.

The Wall Street Journal report mentioned that it had spoken to senior Ukrainian defense and security officials who either took part in or had firsthand knowledge of the attack. These officials claimed that the pipelines were a legitimate target in Ukraine's defense against Russia. However, Ukrainian authorities have denied these allegations.

Nord Stream 1 became operational in 2011, while Nord Stream 2, completed in autumn 2021, never became operational due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

As the investigation into the Nord Stream pipeline attack continues, Prime Minister Tusk's call for apologies and silence highlights the escalating tensions surrounding the project, with Poland reaffirming its concerns over its own security interests while denying any involvement in the sabotage.