On September 8, 2026, Norway assisted 69 Russian citizens in returning home from an Arctic island after seizing a small cruise ship. The operation resolved a situation involving Russians stranded following the vessel's arrest.
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Norway returns 69 Russians stranded in Arctic after ship arrest Reuters
OSLO, Sept 8 - Norway said on Tuesday it has assisted 69 Russian citizens in returning to their home country from an Arctic island following the seizure of the small cruise ship they arrived on.