Latest news from the Norwegian Government on the situation in Ukraine

The Safe Schools Declaration

The Safe Schools Declaration was developed through a process led by Argentina and Norway, with the objective of avoiding military use of schools and strengthen protection of children and education in conflict. The declaration was launched at the Oslo Conference on Safe Schools: Protecting Education from Attack, 28-29 May 2015. The main objective of the Conference was to for states to endorse the Safe Schools Declaration. Since the Oslo conference, states and civil society work together to increase the number of endorsements and to implement the declaration.

Norway and Ukraine Strengthen Energy Cooperation

Norway and Ukraine are strengthening their cooperation in the energy sector. Today, a cooperation agreement on energy was signed during Norwegian Minister of Energy Terje Aasland’s visit to Ukraine. Closer collaboration, mutual learning, and facilitating private investments in the energy sector are central points in the agreement.

500 Million NOK in Energy Support for Ukraine

Norway is contributing 500 million NOK in energy support to Ukraine ahead of winter. The support is provided under the Nansen Programme and will help restore damaged infrastructure and ensure reliable operation of Ukraine’s energy system.

President Stubb and Prime Minster Støre held a call with President Putin

President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb and Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre held a phone call with President of Russia Vladimir Putin on Tuesday 27 October in Helsinki.

Norwegian Minister of Energy Visits Ukraine

Norwegian Minister of Energy Terje Aasland is visiting Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, today. Aasland will hold political talks with Ukraine’s Minister of Energy and meet with actors working on civil preparedness. Norway’s Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) is also participating in the visit.

Norway resumes cooperation with Hungary through the EEA and Norway Grants

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide today signed a new agreement with Hungary on over EUR 254 million in funding under the EEA and Norway Grants. The Grants are an important instrument in the Norwegian Government’s active European policy to help promote a green, democratic and resilient Europe.

Commemorating the 70th anniversary of Hungary’s 1956 revolution and freedom fight

President, Prime Minister, Madam speaker, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Being in Budapest is always special to me. This is a city and a country I have visited many times over many years. In the early 1990s my wife and I lived in Budapest. And

By Minister of Finance Jens Stoltenberg Speech at National Assembly of Hungary

Address to the Storting on Nordic cooperation by the Minister for Nordic Cooperation Åsmund Aukrust

On 20 October 2026, Minister for Nordic Cooperation Åsmund Aukrust delivered an address to the Storting on Nordic cooperation.

By Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust

Discussions on the path to peace in Ukraine

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met in Oslo to discuss the path to peace in Ukraine. US Special Envoy Jared Kushner took part in the meeting from the US via video link.

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Finnish President Alexander Stubb

'We have agreed that working together is crucial, and we need now to stay very focused, look forward and make real efforts to move the diplomatic process in the right direction,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Oslo

Witkoff and Kushner to take part in meetings in Oslo

US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will both take part in meetings on the situation in Ukraine in Oslo.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Norway

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting Norway today. He will be meeting with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finnish President Alexander Stubb, among others. Mr Zelenskyy will also have an audience with His Majesty The King, and will pay a visit to the Storting (Norwegian Parliament).

Norway provides NOK 750 million for reconstruction and public services in Ukraine

Russia’s illegal war of aggression continues to cause widespread destruction in Ukraine. Norway provides NOK 750 million for repairs and reconstruction. The Norwegian contribution will unlock an additional three times that amount in loans to Ukraine.

Ukraine safeguards seeds at Svalbard Global Seed Vault for the first time since the outbreak of the war

Thousands of seed samples of important agricultural crops were recently secured in Svalbard as 21 genebanks from across the world participated in a seed deposit.

Opening remarks, Russia Conference 2026

Dear colleagues and friends, Thank you to NUPI and FFI for bringing us together for this year’s Russia Conference. It is a pleasure to be here again, and especially to open a conference devoted to a subject that is difficult, but no less important:

By State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson

Aukrust in Tokyo: ‘Japan is an important partner for Norway’

How can development policy contribute to more jobs, greater investment and stronger international cooperation? These questions were a key topic during Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust’s visit to Tokyo on 12 and 13 October.

The Prime Minister's introduction at the joint press conference with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk

'The declaration we signed today on strategic partnership is an excellent illustration of the extensive cooperation between our countries. There are more than 20 action points, ranging through all areas,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Warsaw

Opening of the Norwegian National Counter-Drone Centre of Excellence

Dear all. First of all, it is great to see you all here in Norway. And I am grateful for your contributions to this important conference. A conference that also marks the official opening of the National Counter-Drone Centre of Excellence. We are

By State Secretary Joakim Sevrin Tranvåg Øren 8. oktober 2026

The 2027 National Budget: A budget to safeguard Norway in an unsafe era

In the proposed National Budget for 2027, the Government is improving people’s everyday financial situation and prioritising defence, schools and health.

The National Budget 2027: Proposes to strengthen defence capability with 6,5 billion Norwegian kroner

The Government proposes allocating 191,7 billion Norwegian kroner (NOK) to the defence sector in the 2027 national budget.