Russia turns away Norway defence advisor -media

MOSCOW, Feb 8 (Reuters) Russia has refused entry to a Norwegian national working for Norway's Ministry of Defence on a joint project with Russia in the Arctic dealing with old submarines, Russian media reported today.

The Norwegian Ministry of Defence confirmed reports a woman Russian media identified as Ingrid Kroken was denied entry at a Moscow airport. The ministry declined to comment further saying it wanted more information before making a statement.

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