Russia Threatens Retaliation After Norway Seizes Research Vessel in Svalbard

Norway seized the Russian oceanographic research vessel 'Profesor Molchanov' in the Svalbard archipelago, prompting Moscow to threaten a 'corresponding reaction.' The incident escalates Arctic tensions, with Norway asserting jurisdiction over its exclusive economic zone while Russia contests the seizure. The specific grounds for the seizure and the nature of Russia's response remain unclear.