A Polish court on Monday decided that the Ukrainian diver sought by Germany for his alleged role in explosions damaging the Nord Stream gas pipeline must remain in custody for an additional 40 days, according to his lawyer.

Volodymyr Z. was detained near Warsaw last Tuesday, and the court decided he would be kept in custody for seven days. The court decided on Monday to extend his detention while a decision is made on whether to transfer him to Germany based on a European arrest warrant.

Described by both Moscow and the West as an act of sabotage, the explosions marked an escalation in the Ukraine conflict and squeezed energy supplies. No one has taken responsibility for the blasts, and Ukraine has denied any role.

Another Ukrainian man suspected of coordinating the attacks was arre

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