# Russian Embassy in Oslo calls research vessel arrest a violation of international law

https://mins.news/en/item/43675

- TASS, 2026-09-03 12:06 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2182133

> Russian Ambassador to Norway Nikolay Korchunov said the arrest of the Professor Molchanov research vessel was politically motivated and violated international law. He said the vessel’s lawyers would appeal the Norwegian court ruling and defend Russia’s interests through legal means.

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