Norway seizes Russian ship in Svalbard over Ukraine claim
By The BriefBrief
Norwegian authorities seized the Russian ship Professor Molchanov under a court order sought by Naftogaz in Ukraine. Russia protested the move, which follows its refusal to pay Naftogaz damages.
WHO:Norwegian authorities; Naftogaz; Russia
WHAT:Norway seized the Russian ship Professor Molchanov under a court order sought by Naftogaz.
WHEN:Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 11:23 AM ET
WHERE:Svalbard, Norway
WHY:The seizure was carried out on a court order linked to Naftogaz damages that Russia has refused to pay.
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