
AI-generated summary
The incident involves the Russian research vessel Professor Molchanov, which was seized in Svalbard waters by Norwegian authorities following a request from Ukrainian energy company Naftogaz. The vessel remains detained pending a decision by the Svalbard governor.
VLADIVOSTOK, September 3. /TASS/. Russian authorities are in contact with everyone who stayed in Svalbard after Norwegian authorities seized a Russian vessel they were travelling on in its waters, Russian Far East and Arctic Development Minister Alexey Chekunkov said at an Eastern Economic Forum press briefing.
Norwegian authorities seized the Russian research vessel Professor Molchanov in Svalbard at the request of Ukrainian company Naftogaz. The vessel is prohibited from leaving its current location pending a relevant decision by the governor of Svalbard. Chekunkov said a creative group of artists and sculptors led by Alexander Ponomarev had arrived in Svalbard.
"All these people are now safe. They are working in Barentsburg, they're doing fine, and we are in constant contact," Chekunkov said.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The governor of Svalbard will issue a decision regarding the detention of the Professor Molchanov in the near future.
Likely · Within weeks
Russian authorities will continue to provide consular support to stranded citizens in Svalbard.
Very likely · Within days

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