Since, under the principles in force at the time, Russia had no right to seize the American vessel, the seizure and confiscation of the vessel were unlawful acts for which Russia was required to pay compensation.
由于根据当时生效的原则，俄罗斯没有权利扣押美国船舶，因此扣押和没收船舶是非法行为，俄罗斯必须给予赔偿。