Norway and Russia agree 2027 Barents Sea fisheries deal, first cod quota hike in six years

Norway and Russia concluded a 2027 bilateral fisheries agreement in Istanbul, raising the Barents Sea cod quota by 14% to 325,000 tons and haddock by 18% — the first quota increase since 2019. The deal signals continued functional cooperation between Oslo and Moscow in a shared resource domain despite broader geopolitical tensions. The increase reflects improved stock assessments, but the agreement's durability and implementation remain to be seen.

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