Latest news from the Norwegian Government on the situation in Ukraine

Norway Announces New NOK 50 million Contribution to "Grain from Ukraine" Initiative

Norway pledges an additional NOK 50 million (USD 4.5 million) to the "Grain from Ukraine" initiative, a program that plays an important role in combating hunger in regions of the Middle East and Africa facing severe food insecurity.

State Secretary Varteressian’s remarks at EEA conference in Lisbon

State Secretary Maria Varteressian’s remarks at the conference celebrating the 30th anniversary of the EEA Grants.

By State Secretary Maria Varteressian

State Secretary Kravik’s remarks at the Review Conference of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention

State Secretary Andreas Kravik's High-level segment of the Review Conference of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention in Siem Reap, Cambodia, 25 November 2024

By State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik

Norway allocates half a billion NOK to boost Ukraine’s defence industry

Defence Minister Mr. Bjørn Arild Gram announced the support during a Nordic Defence Ministers’ meeting in Copenhagen on Thursday, focused on the war in Ukraine and its need for support.

Address to the Storting on the situation in the Middle East

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Decleration from the Ministerial Meeting in Copenhagen 20 November 2024

Decleration from the Defence Ministers of Northern Group.

Norwegian-supported fund to strengthen rule of law, democracy and human rights in Europe

A new fund totalling more than EUR 300 million will support organisations working to promote the rule of law, democracy and human rights in Europe.

Norway provides direct funding to Ukrainian civil society organisations

1,000 days have passed since Russia launched a full-scale war on Ukraine. Local organisations are playing key roles in Ukraine’s fight to defend itself. For the first time, Norway now provides direct funding to Ukrainian civil society organisations.

Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide: 1 000 days of full-scale war in Ukraine

Today marks 1 000 days since Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, launched an illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Eight years prior to that, Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula and parts of the Donbas region.

Address by the Prime Minister on "Fight against hunger and poverty"

'IDA21 will be key in delivering on the ambitions of the Global Alliance - as well as other important development priorities. I am therefore pleased to announce that Norway will pledge an increase of 50 percent in our IDA contribution in December', said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro

Statement on Russian veto against an immediate ceasefire in Sudan

Norway deeply regrets Russia's veto in the UN Security Council against an immediate ceasefire in Sudan.

Foreign Minister Eide's statement on the massive Russian attacks on Ukraine

‘As temperatures drop and Ukraine nears 1000 days of war, Russia launched massive air strikes against civilians, seemingly targeting energy infrastructure,’ said Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.

Norway to support Ukrainian defence industry directly

Norway will support the production of military equipment within Ukraine. ‘This is crucial to ensure weapons and ammunition reach Ukrainian soldiers as quickly as possible,’ said Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram. On Friday, he signed an agreement with his Ukrainian counterpart, Rustem Umerov, to enhance cooperation on military supplies.

New ambassadors from the Russian Federation, Burundi and Jamaica

Three ambassadors presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 14 November 2024.

Norway to provide additional NOK 80 million to help forcibly deported Ukrainians

According to estimates, roughly 40 000 people have gone missing in Ukraine. UNICEF reports indicate that thousands of children have been forcibly deported since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. This week, Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide co-hosted the Ministerial Conference on the Humanitarian Dimension of Ukraine’s Peace Formula in Canada, with a focus on the release and return of deported children, civilian prisoners and prisoners of war. During the conference, Norway announced that it will provide an additional NOK 80 million in support to the efforts of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and UNICEF to trace missing persons, deported children, civilian prisoners and prisoners of war.

Norway and Moldova to strengthen cooperation

Norway will support Moldova in bolstering its defence sector and resilience, according to Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram, who visited Moldova on Thursday.

Minister Eide’s remarks at the Ministerial Conference on the Human Dimension of Ukraine’s Peace Formula

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Espen Barth Eide’s remarks at the Ministerial Conference on the Human Dimension of Ukraine’s Peace Formula, in Montreal, Canada, 30 October.

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide

Defence Minister Gram visits Ukraine: Norway increases support for the Ukrainian Air Force by NOK 1.3 billion and donates 130 small boats

Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram visited the Ukrainian port city of Odesa on 29-30 October. During his visit, he announced that Norway will increase support for Ukraine’s air force with an additional contribution of up to NOK 1.3 billion, which will fund, among other things, the procurement of weapons and spare parts for F-16 aircraft.

Norway providing support for more air defence to Ukraine

‘Norway will provide NOK 1.4 billion in funding to expand air defence systems in Ukraine. Together with other countries, Norway is providing funding that will enable Romania to send a Patriot air defence system to Ukraine,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Nordic Summit on military support to Ukraine

On Monday 28 October, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and the other Nordic prime ministers met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.