Norway seizes Russian ship in Svalbard to compensate Ukraine

🇳🇴 Deutsche Welle (NO) —

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Norway has seized the Russian ship Professor Molchanov in Svalbard under a court order linked to Naftogaz in Ukraine, as Russia refuses to pay damages. This action has provoked protests from Russia amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Authorities in Norway have seized a Russian ship, the Professor Molchanov, on a court order sought and obtained by Naftogaz in Ukraine. Russia has protested the move, which stems from its refusal to pay Naftogaz damages.

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