Russia said on April 20 its deputy prime minister had every right to visit a Norwegian island despite travel restrictions imposed on him over Ukraine, dismissing Oslo's condemnation of the trip.
Reuters: Russia defends visit to Norwegian island despite sanctions
Russian Vice-Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin (L) gestures during a meeting with Venezuela's Foreign Minister Rafael Ramirez (out of frame) in Caracas on Dec. 15, 2014.
