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Norwegian Police to Release Russian Wagner Deserter

The Norwegian police are planning to release a former member of the Russian mercenary group Wagner who was arrested for entering the country illegally...

immigration violation

Wagner Deserter Arrested in Norway

A former member of Russian mercenary group Wagner who fled to Norway about 10 days ago has been arrested for violating immigration law, Norwegian police...

providing testimony

Russian Ex-Wagner Commander Flees to Norway, Seeks Asylum – Reports

A former commander for Russia’s Wagner private military group who claims to have witnessed several extrajudicial killings has fled to Norway and...

Norway Clears Ex-Putin Ally’s Son of Illegal Drone-Flying Charges

A court in Norway has acquitted the dual-national son of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s former ally on charges of defying a ban on flying drones...

prison sentence

Russian Jailed in Norway for Illegal Drone Flight

A Russian man was sentenced to 90 days in jail in Norway on Wednesday for flying a drone over the country in violation of a ban adopted in response to...

Norway Reveals Identity of Suspected Russian Agent

Norway's counter-intelligence service (PST) on Friday revealed what it said was the true identity of a Russian spy posing as a Brazilian researcher. The...

'illegal' uncovered

Russia Denounces Norway's 'Spy Mania'

Russia's Embassy in Oslo criticized what it called Norway's "spy mania" on Wednesday, a day after the Scandinavian country announced the arrest of a suspected...

rare undersanding

Norway and Russia Agree on Barents Sea Fishing Quotas

Norway and Russia have reached a deal on fishing quotas for 2023, Oslo said, a rare sign of understanding amid heightened tensions over the war...

Norway Arrests 'Academic' Accused of Spying for Russia

Authorities in Norway have arrested a suspected Russian spy who claimed to be a Brazilian national, Norwegian television reported Tuesday. The university...

Son of Close Putin Ally Arrested For Flying Drone in Svalbard

A judge in Norway on Tuesday ordered the son of one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest allies to be placed in custody for two...

Heightened Tensions

4 Russians Arrested in Norway for Breaking Photography Ban

For the third time in a week, police in northern Norway have detained Russian citizens for taking photos in areas where photography is banned. While the...

spying suspicions

Norway Detains Second Drone-Carrying Russian

Norway said Saturday it arrested a Russian national carrying a drone and camera equipment after he was seen taking photos of an airport in the far north...

Norway Consul Shown the Door After 'I Hate Russians' Outburst

The Norwegian diplomat was recorded insulting Russians at a hotel reception in the Arctic city of Murmansk.

Norway Greenlights Blocked Goods for Russian Arctic Miners

Moscow had warned of a "humanitarian crisis" on the Svalbard archipelago after Oslo halted a shipment headed for the islands.

stuck shipments

Russia Hits Out at Norway Over Blocked Arctic Archipelago Access

“Following Norway's actions, the sovereignty of this country over Svalbard is a big question from now on,” one Russian senator said.

partnership on hold

Russia Pauses Nuclear Safety Cooperation With Norway in the North

Norway had frozen all financing to joint nuclear safety projects following Russia’s attack on Ukraine.

Don’t Pee on Russia — It Will Cost You, Norway Says

Insulting Russia by peeing toward the border could cost you up to 300 euros. And be aware: Norway’s military border guards are watching.

strategic region

Russia Intercepts Norwegian Jet Near Arctic – Interfax

Russia's Northern Fleet scrambled an MiG-31 fighter jet to escort the Norwegian electronic warfare aircraft over the Barents Sea.

‘Absolutely necessary’

Norway Blocks Sale of Rolls-Royce Engine Maker to Russian Group

NATO member warns sale would have strengthened Russia’s military capacity and would be contrary to Norway’s security interests.

'Christmas Gift'

Russia to Close Down Barents Region's Biggest Air Polluter

Smelting will stop on Dec. 25 at the plant in Nikel near Russia's border with Norway.

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