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80 years since the deportation of the Crimean Tatars

May 18 marks the 80th anniversary of the forced deportation of the Crimean Tatars. Today, they are once again being persecuted by the Russian occupying power. Norway reiterates its condemnation of Russia’s illegal occupation and human rights

NOK 350 million in support to Moldova

Norway is expanding its cooperation with Moldova and will provide a further NOK 350 million in support under the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced the additional support during a meeting with Moldovan

Donations from Norway to Ukraine for around NOK 1 billion

‘The war in Ukraine continues with high intensity. Norway has provided critical material to Ukraine to support them in their fight against Russia. We and our allies are clear about our long-term support for Ukraine. Ukraine can count on Norway’s

Extension of collective protection for Ukrainians

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today presented a proposal to the Storting for amendments to the Immigration Act. The Bill proposes an increase in the period for which temporary collective protection can be granted, from the current

New grant scheme to strengthen Ukrainian civil society

Civil society in Ukraine has a key role to play in uniting the country and building resilience against Russia's war of aggression. Norway is allocating NOK 70 million to a newly launched, application-based scheme to support the work of Ukrainian

Increased Norwegian support for Ukrainian refugees in Moldova

Norway is providing an additional NOK 70 million for humanitarian aid in Moldova. Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide visited Ukraine's neighbour on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Norway to provide NOK 745 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

The UN estimates that nearly 15 million people - 40 % of Ukraine's population - are in need of humanitarian assistance. Norway is now allocating an additional NOK 745 million in support to Ukraine and its neighbouring countries.

Norway and Ukraine agree on security assurances

Norway and Ukraine have concluded negotiations on a bilateral agreement on security assurances. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide announced the conclusion of the negotiations after his meeting with President Zelensky in Kyiv today.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide visits Ukraine

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide is currently in Ukraine where he met with Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba and visited a power plant. Norway is now mobilising support to provide electrical materials and equipment to

Municipalities in Norway still very willing to settle refugees

Norwegian municipalities have so far agreed to settle nearly 19,000 refugees in 2024. If this trend continues, the municipalities will again end up undertaking to settle almost 30,000 refugees this year - on par with the record-breaking years of

Norway contributes to Czech procurement of artillery ammunition for Ukraine

'Ukraine has an urgent need for large quantities of artillery ammunition to defend themselves against Russia’s war of aggression. Norway already supports Ukraine with artillery ammunition both from its own stocks and directly from the industry.

Norway participates in air defence coalition to support Ukraine

Norway joins the letter of intent on support to Ukraine in air defence against aircraft and missiles. Air defence is one of the areas of special focus among the countries that provide military support to Ukraine.

Standing united in support of Ukraine

'For Norway, supporting Ukraine is about the fight for freedom and about Ukraine’s right to take its place in the European political community, with its basis in respect for the rule of law and democracy. All of these values are of crucial

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Op-ed in Aftenposten

Four trains are ready for Ukraine

Two years have passed since Russia’s full scale invation of Ukraine. As a part of Norway’s contribution to keep the economy and life in Ukraine going, four trains that Ukraine has requested, are ready to be transported to the war-stricken country.

Comments by the Prime Minister at the Munich Security Conference in the panel “Europe’s Finest Hour? Building a Defence Union in Challenging Times”

"I'm going to propose to our Parliament in a few months the biggest increase in our defence spending, both structurally and financially, since the Second World War. And we do that in accordance with the regional plans that we agreed in Vilnius",

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Munich

Displaced people from Ukraine may have their residence permit for Norway extended by a further year

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today made an amendment to Norway’s Immigration Regulations, allowing Ukrainians who have had temporary collective protection for two years to be granted continued residence for a further year. A condition

Announcement of this year’s threat and risk assessments

On 12 February, the Norwegian Intelligence Service, the Police Security Service, and the Norwegian National Security Authority published their open threat and risk assessments.

Norway to support efforts to locate missing persons in Ukraine

Norway is providing NOK 100 million for efforts to find and identify persons who have gone missing in Ukraine in connection with Russia’s war of aggression.

Norway provide more NASAMs to Ukraine

The Government proposes to the Norwegian Parliament to order a further ten launch units and four fire control centers of the air defense system NASAMS from Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace (KDA). This is done in addition to repurchasing the equipment

Norwegian support to Ukraine and neighbouring countries

This is an overview of Norway’s support to Ukraine and other countries affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.