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Norwegian Court Orders Seizure of Professor Molchanov Ship

9/9/2026

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Norwegian court ordered seizure of the cruise ship Professor Molchanov at Ukrainian company Naftogaz’s request.
Norwegian authorities facilitated the return of 69 Russian passengers and crew.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry accused Oslo of trying to push Russia out of Svalbard.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the legal and diplomatic standoff remains unresolved and Russia will appeal.

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Norwegian court ordered seizure of the cruise ship Professor Molchanov at Ukrainian company Naftogaz’s request.
Norwegian authorities facilitated the return of 69 Russian passengers and crew.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry accused Oslo of trying to push Russia out of Svalbard.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the legal and diplomatic standoff remains unresolved and Russia will appeal.