At the same time, the ministry once again confirmed the recommendation not to travel to this country that started the war in Ukraine.
“We can confirm that a Norwegian citizen has been detained in Russia,” the ministry said in a statement to news agency AFP, although it did not provide further details about the person or the circumstances.
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The government has advised against traveling to Russia since its invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, stating that its embassy in Moscow has limited ability to provide consular assistance.
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