According to Russian sources involved in the talks the agreement does not include any easing of Norway’s sanctions against the Russian fishery companies Norebo and Murman Seafood. The Russian side previously argued that the sanctions constitute a violation of the Norwegian-Russian fishery agreement of 1976. The Norwegian side was informed that these unfriendly measures constitute a gross violation of bilateral agreements in the field of fisheries, a Russian statement reads. Norway and Russia have over the past 50 years successfully managed to cooperate about quotas in the Barents Sea. The parties also agreed on a joint Norwegian-Russian research program for 2026, the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries reports.

Source: CBC News December 25, 2025 20:01 UTC