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  1. A Moscow-owned company, Arktikugol, has been operating a coal mine in the settlement of Barentsburg since August 1, 2026.
  2. Norwegian authorities seized a vessel at Barentsburg, enforcing outstanding obligations against Russia regarding assets seized in Crimea.
  3. Norwegian authorities are involved in a situation at Barentsburg where a vessel is providing a passenger and cargo link between settlements, while Naftogaz seeks international support.

A ship traveled from Murmansk to Barentsburg, where Lars Fause described the inspection as ordinary. Naftogaz requested a court order for seizure.

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A ship traveled from Murmansk to Barentsburg, where Lars Fause described the inspection as ordinary. Naftogaz requested a court order for seizure.

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Norwegian authorities are involved in a situation at Barentsburg where a vessel is providing a passenger and cargo link between settlements, while Naftogaz seeks international support. All 2 developments

Within A Moscow-owned company, Arktikugol, has been operating a coal mine in the settlement of Barentsburg since August 1, 2026.

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