“Na Uy tịch thu tàu Nga để bồi thường cho Ukraine”

Key points

• Norway seized the Russian research vessel Professor Molchanov at Barentsburg on Sept 2.
• The seizure is linked to a Naftogaz Ukraine compensation claim over assets seized after Crimea's annexation.
• Hague arbitration ruled Russia must pay Naftogaz $4.22 billion plus interest and costs in 2023.
• Russia calls the seizure piracy and summoned Norway's ambassador to protest.
• Barentsburg is a Russian settlement on Svalbard; the ship crew and passengers may be sent to Russia if requested.