Latest news from the Norwegian Government on the situation in Ukraine
An overview of articles on the rise in tensions between Russia and Ukraine and the Russian attack on Ukraine on 24 February 2022 is available below.
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Statement of Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the European Union regarding Barents Euro-Arctic cooperation
09/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsFinland, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the European Union have condemned in the strongest possible terms Russia's unprecedented military aggression against Ukraine.
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Statement by the European Union, Iceland and Norway regarding the Northern Dimension policy
09/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe European Union, Iceland and Norway have condemned in the strongest possible terms Russia's unprecedented military aggression against Ukraine. By its unprovoked and unjustified military actions, Russia is grossly violating international law and undermining European and global security and stability. We have also condemned the involvement of Belarus in this aggression against Ukraine.
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Norway sending large shipment of medical supplies to Ukraine
08/03/2022 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThere is a rapidly increasing need for medical supplies in Ukraine and its neighbouring countries. The war has led to shortages of all kinds of medicines, ranging from common painkillers to vital medicines such as insulin, heart medications and antibiotics. Norway is now sending medical supplies worth roughly NOK 43 million to alleviate the acute situation created by the war.
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Norway increases funding for UN efforts to assist Ukrainian refugees
08/03/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is allocating NOK 250 million to UN efforts to provide assistance to Ukrainian refugees who have fled to Ukraine’s neighbouring countries. Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt announced the allocation during her meeting with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, who visited Norway on Tuesday.
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Terje Aasland appointed new Minister of Petroleum and Energy
08/03/2022 Press release Ministry of EnergyTerje Aasland from Skien is the new Minister of Petroleum and Energy after Marte Mjøs Persen. He is a certified powerline worker, has been a parliament representative for 16 years and has been the leader of the of the parliament's Standing Committee on Energy and the Environment since last autumn.
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Update on the situation in Ukraine by the Minister of Justice and Public Security
07/03/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Justice and Public Security(Must be compared with speech delivered) Millions of people have escaped from their lives and homes in Ukraine. The war is becoming bloodier every day; families have been torn asunder, and terrible images of fleeing mothers and frightened children
By Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl March 4, 2022
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– Worrying reports of detentions in Russia
06/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'There are worrying reports of widespread detentions of peaceful demonstrators in Russia', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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War against Ukraine affects relations with Russia
05/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is reducing its contact with the Russian authorities to a minimum as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This is in line with the actions of other European countries and allies. Cooperation that is essential to ensure Norway’s safety and security will be maintained.
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Prime Minister’s introduction at press conference on the situation in Ukraine
04/03/2022 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterGood evening, it has been another dramatic night and day in Ukraine.
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Temporary collective protection for Ukrainians
04/03/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityNorway is offering temporary collective protection to Ukrainians and is establishing more places in reception centres.
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Joint Statement on Arctic Council Cooperation following Russia's Invasion of Ukraine
03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsCanada, the Kingdom of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and the United States condemn Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and note the grave impediments to international cooperation, including in the Arctic, that Russia's actions have caused.
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Russia suspended from Council of the Baltic Sea States
03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe members of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) - Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the European Union - have decided to suspend Russia from further participation in the Council’s activities in response to the unprovoked and illegal war now being waged by Russia against Ukraine, the Ukrainian people and the country's authorities.
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Statement by Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt on the blocking of Russian media outlets
03/03/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsRussia’s attacks on media freedom by blocking independent media outlets Ekho Moskvy and Dozhd are state censorship and human rights violations The Russian regime’s attempts to cover up its aggression in Ukraine will fail.
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Prime Minister’s address to the Storting on the war in Ukraine
03/03/2022 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterMr President, the war in Ukraine has sent shockwaves across the world and shaken us all.
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Norway-Croatia - 30 years of bilateral relations
01/03/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe post was to have been held at a seminar at the Norwegian Institute of Foreign Policy (Nupi) on 1 March, which marked 30 years of bilateral relations between Norway and Croatia. However, the Foreign Minister had to cancel her participation in the seminar.
By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Oslo, 1 March
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Norway to provide weapons to Ukraine
28/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian Government has decided that Norway will give M72 anti-tank weapons to Ukraine.
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The Government Pension Fund Global to exit Russia
28/02/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceThe Ministry of Finance has today informed the Fund manager Norges Bank to immediately freeze all investments made by the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) in Russia. The Ministry has further requested Norges Bank to prepare a plan for the complete divestment of the Fund from the Russian market.
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Norway to increase support to Ukraine and provide military equipment
27/02/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Norwegian Government has allocated up to NOK 2 billion for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, and will provide military equipment such as helmets and bulletproof vests to the war-torn country. The Government will also align itself with the sanctions imposed by the EU on Russia and will ensure that its sovereign wealth fund divests its Russian assets.
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Prime Minister’s introduction at press conference on support to Ukraine
27/02/2022 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterThe war in Ukraine is now in its fourth day. The pictures we are seeing are deeply distressing and we are receiving reports of a brutal conflict. The Ukrainian forces are fighting courageously and resisting the onslaught. We are witnessing a brutal attack on Ukraine by Russia, on multiple fronts.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against all travel to Russia
27/02/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has now revised its travel advice for Russia and is advising against all travel to the country.