Russia to continue freeing 'Professor Molchanov' detained in Norway
Continue efforts to free the vessel 'Professor Molchanov', which was illegally detained by Norwegian authorities. The 'Professor Molchanov' was arrested by Norwegian authorities on September 2 on the island of Svalbard, following a statement by the Ukrainian company 'Naftogaz'.
Consensus
- Russia will continue efforts to free the 'Professor Molchanov'.
- The ship was detained by Norwegian authorities on September 2.
- The detention occurred on Spitsbergen Island.
- The ship was arrested due to a claim by Ukraine's Naftogaz.
- Russia considers the detention illegal.
- Russia emphasized it will not abandon its crew.
Points of divergence
- Norway has returned part of the crew of the 'Professor Molchanov' to Russia. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Russia will continue work to free the vessel 'Professor Molchanov' — Вести
- Russia will continue work to free the vessel 'Professor Molchanov', illegally detained by Norwegian authorities, said head... — ТАСС (Telegram)
Key entities
- Russia
- Professor Molchanov
- Norway
- Ministry of Eastern Development
- Alexei Chekunkov
- Professor Molchanov, Moscow, 8 September Vesti