Russian oligarch sues Norwegian outlet in London over sanctions reporting

Russian fishing magnate Vitaly Orlov is suing The Barents Observer for defamation in a UK court, claiming its coverage of EU sanctions on his company caused serious reputational harm. The case tests cross-border defamation law and press freedom for a small outlet facing a wealthy plaintiff.

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