Norway seized the Russian vessel Professor Molchanov near Svalbard under a court order, as part of an effort to enforce a $4.22 billion arbitration award granted to Ukraine's state energy firm Naftogaz over Russia's seizure of its assets in Crimea in 2014. Russia protested the seizure, stemming from its refusal to pay Naftogaz damages.
Provides the same core facts but with substantially more detail, including the 24-hour standoff with the Norwegian Coast Guard, direct quotes from Russian officials calling the seizure 'piracy' and 'legal nihilism', quotes from Naftogaz's Acting CEO, and background on Naftogaz's legal campaign since 2016 and the vessel's use for commercial cruises.
Reports the seizure factually and briefly: Norway seized the Russian ship Professor Molchanov near Svalbard under court order to enforce Naftogaz's $4.22 billion arbitration award over Russia's 2014 Crimea asset seizures; DW notes Russia has protested the move.
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