Warns Against Ban of Russian Fishing Vessels from Norwegian Ports "A port ban against Russian fishing vessels will be the final nail in the coffin for the bilateral cooperation with Russia in many ways," says NRK's Moscow correspondent, Gro Holm.
Svalbard Gets Exemptions from New Sanctions against Russia “Norway will permit the Russian community in Svalbard to receive necessary supplies as well as shipping out coal in order to not risk violating its obligations stemming from the Svalbard Treaty”, says University of Tromsø Professor Tore Henriksen.
Svalbard Gets Exemptions from New Sanctions against Russia “Norway will permit the Russian community in Svalbard to receive necessary supplies as well as shipping out coal in order to not risk violating its obligations stemming from the Svalbard Treaty”, says University of Tromsø Professor Tore Henriksen.
EU Proposes Closing Ports for Russian Vessels, Norway May Make Some Exemptions The EU has proposed a ban to prevent Russian vessels from arriving at its ports. Norwegian authorities are considering the proposal, though some exemptions may be made.