Norway Seizes Russian Vessel
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Norwegian authorities seize the Russian research vessel Professor Molchanov near Svalbard at Ukraine’s Naftogaz request. Naftogaz seeks to enforce a $4.22 billion arbitration award, while Moscow alleges piracy.
Norway Seizes Russian Research Ship at Ukraine’s Request as Moscow Alleges Piracy
Norway has seized a Russian research vessel in the Arctic at the request of Ukraine’s state-owned energy company Naftogaz, triggering an immediate accusation of piracy from Moscow. The vessel, Professor Molchanov, was detained on Wednesday near the Svalbard archipelago. Naftogaz requested the action as it seeks $4.22 billion from Russia, along with interest and legal costs, for property the Kremli…
Norway Seizes Russian Ship to Enforce $4.2 Billion Ukrainian Energy Claim
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Norway Seizes Russian Vessel in Svalbard
The Russian vessel Professor Molchanov has been seized in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago after Ukraine’s state-owned oil and gas company Naftogaz asked Norwegian authorities to act against it. Norwegia…
Norway seizes Russian cruise ship in Arctic at Ukraine’s request
Norway has seized a Russian cruise ship in the Arctic after Ukraine’s state-owned energy company Naftogaz sought enforcement of a $4.22 billion arbitration award against Russia. The vessel, Professor …
Norwegian Authorities Seize Russian Vessel in Svalbard
Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian vessel in Svalbard at the request of Ukraine’s oil and gas distribution company Naftogaz. Naftogaz said the vessel, whose name translates as Professor Molch…
Norwegian authorities seize Russian vessel in Svalbard
A Russian expedition cruise ship has been prevented from leaving Barentsburg after Norwegian authorities acted on a request from Ukraine’s state-owned oil and gas company Naftogaz. Svalbard police sei…
