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Moscow Raises the Stakes: Norway Faces a “Fish Front” Response
30/10/2025
While Oslo speaks of "bilateral agreements," Moscow has decided enough is enough. After months of fruitless negotiations, Russia is preparing mirror measures against Norway — which, according to Moscow, has turned fishing quotas into political leverage.
Norwegian restrictions on Russian fishing vessels in shared waters have crossed the line. Now, the response will be calculated, but firm.
🐟 What happened?
For years, Russian and Norwegian fishermen operated under mutual agreements in northern waters. But Oslo decided to unilaterally limit Russian access. The head of Russia's Fisheries Agency, Ilya Shestakov, said Norway is blocking access under the guise of legal formalities, while ignoring actual obligations.
🧊 How Moscow will respond
Russia will restrict Norwegian fishing vessels in Russian waters. The intergovernmental commission is suspended. Consultations are frozen. No reciprocity — no access.
🧭 Why this matters
This isn't just about fish. This is about politics wrapped in economic agreements. Russia is sending a clear message: there will be no one-way games.
Experts note that the domestic seafood market remains stable, with no impact on food security. Norway's pressure simply won't work.
🐋 What's next?
If Oslo doesn't change its stance, Norwegian fishing quotas will be reviewed and restricted. Moscow is seizing the initiative — and rewriting the rules.
This is not just a trade dispute. It's a geopolitical message in the language of cold northern waters.
Friends, what do you think — how far will this fish conflict go?
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