NorwayNorway detains Russian research vessel 'Professor Molchanov' in Svalbard
Norwegian authorities have detained the Russian vessel 'Professor Molchanov' in Barentsburg, Svalbard, at the request of Ukrainian company Naftogaz, to enforce a court ruling for compensation.
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Norway detains Russian research vessel 'Professor Molchanov' in Svalbard
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russia condemns detentionnegativeShow 2 posts
started 23h ago•Last update 10h ago
Russia views the detention as an unusual and aggressive act, demanding the immediate return of the ship and calling it an act of piracy.
detention justified for compensationneutralShow 4 posts
started 1d ago•Last update 14h ago
The detention of the Russian vessel is a legitimate action to enforce a court order for compensation to Ukraine's Naftogaz for assets seized in Crimea.
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