WorldRussian authorities in contact with expedition in Svalbard — minister
Russian authorities remain in contact with people staying in Svalbard after Norwegian officials seized the research vessel Professor Molchanov at the request of Ukrainian company Naftogaz, Minister Alexey Chekunkov said. He said the artist and sculptor group led by Alexander Ponomarev was safe and working in Barentsburg.
Russian authorities in contact with expedition in Svalbard — minister