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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The Norwegian way: Why Oslo talks with everyone and still believes in multilateralism
07/02/2025 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway still champions the UN, international law—and dialogue with adversaries. Communicating with all actors is in Norway’s and the West’s interests, writes the country’s deputy foreign minister, Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik.
By State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik First published in The European Council on Foreign Relations
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Terminated general tax conventions between Norway and other states
03/02/2025 Article Ministry of FinanceTerminated general tax conventions for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion, and other international agreements regarding tax matters.
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About the war graves
30/01/2025 Article Ministry of Culture and EqualityThere are 29 450 foreign war graves in Norway. All foreign war graves are maintained and provided for by the Norwegian Government.
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Joint statement by the Nordic Defence Ministers
30/01/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceToday, 30 January 2025, the Nordic Ministers of Defence met in Helsinki under the Finnish chairship of Nordic defence cooperation (NORDEFCO).
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New strategy for a new reality in the Sahel
27/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn recent years, the situation in a number of countries in the Sahel region has been adversely affected by military coups, geopolitical rivalries, anti-Western rhetoric and violence. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has now updated its Strategy for Norway’s efforts in the Sahel region.
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The Defence Minister's Speech at Oslo Military Society, 20 January 2025
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Norway Increases Support for Mine Clearance in Ukraine
21/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is a global leader in using mine detection dogs and is clearing large areas in Ukraine of mines and explosives. Norway is increasing its support for this work by NOK 164 million in 2025.
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Cooperation on foreign and security policy
20/01/2025 Article Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway and the EU cooperate closely in the area of foreign policy. Working together increases our ability to promote shared values and interests effectively.
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France and Norway step up defence cooperation
16/01/2025 News story Ministry of DefenceFrench Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu visited Norway on 16 January. During the visit, Norway and France signed a letter of intent on closer defence cooperation. ‘France is an important ally. We want to expand and strengthen the defence and security policy cooperation with France,’ says Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp).
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Stoltenberg to write report on Nordic-Baltic security and defence cooperation
15/01/2025 News story Office of the Prime MinisterThe Heads of State and Government of the Nordic and Baltic countries have today appointed the former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to prepare an independent report with policy recommendations aimed at advancing Nordic-Baltic security and defence cooperation.
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White paper on total preparedness: Prepared for crisis and war
10/01/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityToday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl presented the white paper on total preparedness. The white paper sets the direction for efforts to strengthen civilian resilience and total preparedness in Norway.
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Norway contributes to new donation of drones to Ukraine
09/01/2025 News story Ministry of Defence'Norway has recently contributed NOK 700 million to a multinational initiative to procure drones for Ukraine,' said Norwegian Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram. On 9 January, he attended a Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
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Joint Statement by Nordic Baltic countries on energy situation in the Republic of Moldova
07/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsWe note Gazprom’s decision to cease gas supplies to Moldova as of January 1st 2025. This action is aimed at undermining political and economic stability in Moldova.
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New Year Speech 2025
01/01/2025 Speech/statement Office of the Prime Minister'It is distressing that the nuclear powers are failing to find a path towards controlled disarmament. It is frustrating that powerful countries cannot reach agreement on what is most fundamental to people’s lives, to the life of every nation: peace, freedom and security. The war in Ukraine could quickly be resolved if Russia ceased its brutal, illegal attacks', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre National radio and television, 1 January 2025
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Norway contributes to international support package for Ukraine
20/12/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway is contributing to a £186 million package to support Ukraine (approx. NOK 2.6 billion). The funding will provide much-needed military equipment through the International Fund for Ukraine.
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Continued international support Is crucial to protect Ukraine’s energy system
19/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign AffairsOn Friday, December 13, Norway participated in the handover of 12 gas piston engines to local authorities in Kharkiv. These engines will benefit 800,000 residents and 47 hospitals this winter and are already in place in the city.
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Norway provides new contribution to support Moldova's resilience this winter
19/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMoldova is facing a challenging winter. The country is especially vulnerable due to increased energy prices and uncertainties regarding gas supplies in 2025. Norway is now providing a new contribution of 60 million NOK through the World Bank’s multi-donor fund, M-GROW (Moldova - Growth, Resilience and Opportunities for Well-being).
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Additional NOK 1 billion to Norwegian organisations for emergency relief efforts in Ukraine
17/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsUkraine is in the midst of another cold winter of war. The Norwegian Government is now providing close to NOK 1 billion to seven Norwegian humanitarian organisations to support their emergency relief efforts in Ukraine.
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Strengthening Norway’s strategic cooperation with the UK
16/12/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister‘The UK is one of Norway’s most important allies. These are challenging times, and we are now taking steps to further strengthen our bilateral ties. The new cooperation agreement sets the direction for us to work together to safeguard common interests such as those relating to defence and security, energy and the green transition,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Strengthening the Ukrainian Navy
16/12/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceNorway will provide NOK 2.7 billion to strengthen the Ukrainian Navy. The funding will, among other things, be used to protect people in Ukraine from attacks as well as for mine clearance operations and training of Ukrainian soldiers.