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Norwegian-Russian Fisheries Agreement for 2026: “Noteworthy,” says researcher

High North News, 19 December 2025. In English.

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Geir Hønneland at FNI highlights that this year’s agreement clearly demonstrates how vital the fisheries cooperation is for Russia, despite the demanding political context. That the parties nevertheless reached an agreement underscores both the stabilising role of the fisheries framework and Russia’s strong interest in maintaining joint management of the Barents Sea stocks.

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Geir Hønneland
Research Professor

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Project name	Status
Joint Fisheries Management in the Barents Sea after Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine (JOINTFISH BARENTS)	Ongoing