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Russia repatriates 69 citizens from Norway
The Svalbard Governor's Office announced the repatriation of 69 Russian nationals who were aboard the "Professor Multchanov" ship, which had been detained by Norwegian authorities. This came after discussions with the Russian consul and representatives of Arktikugol company. The vessel, which was carrying a Russian research expedition, had been detained in the port of Barentsburg on September 2nd due to an international arbitration ruling requiring Russia to pay compensation of $4.2 billion for assets seized in Crimea in 2014. President Putin described its detention as "government terrorism." Russia will appeal Norway's decision, asserting that authorities will respond and demand that Norway fulfill its obligations under the Svalbard Treaty.
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