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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Broad political agreement on multi-year support programme for Ukraine
16/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterA broad majority in the Storting have now reached agreement on a multi-year support programme for Ukraine, amounting to NOK 75 billion. The Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine was launched today, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky participating digitally.
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Oslo Energy Forum 2023
15/02/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of EnergyMinister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland spoke at the Oslo Energy Forum on the 15th of february 2023.
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Norway with comprehensive tanks-package to Ukraine
14/02/2023 News story Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister-Norway will donate 8 tanks and up to 4 special purpose tanks to Ukraine. We are also earmarking funds to ammunition and spare parts, says Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram.
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Address at the Oslo Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean
07/02/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsForeign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt held this speech when she opened the first regional Oslo Forum in Latin America and the Caribbean.
By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Mexico city, 7 February
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Norway has introduced a price cap on Russian petroleum products
07/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has introduced a price cap on petroleum products from Russia and has incorporated this into the sanctions legislation.
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Prime Minister's speech at the Leangkollen Security Conference
06/02/2023 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterLadies and gentlemen, friends. We are approaching the tragic one-year milestone of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. One year of war in Europe, thousands of thousands of lives lost. One year of destruction on a scale not seen since World War II.
By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Leangkongen, Asker
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The Prime Minister´s address to the Storting about Ukraine
02/02/2023 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterMr President, we are approaching the one-year anniversary of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. A year of unrelenting war and war crimes, destruction and death on a scale that we have not seen on our continent since World War II.
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New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law
31/01/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. These sanctions mirror the EU’s ninth package of sanctions, which was adopted by the EU on 16 December 2022.
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Statement at the Arctic Frontiers conference 2023
31/01/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsForeign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt's statement at the Arctic Frontiers conference 2023 in Tromsø.
By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Tromsø, 31 January
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Risk and responsibility: Statement at opening of the Norad Conference
31/01/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsStatement held by State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær at the opening of the Norad Conference.
By State Secretary Bjørg Sandkjær Oslo, 31 January
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Address on humanitarian disarmament and mine action
30/01/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsForeign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt held this speech on a seminar at Kulturhuset in Oslo on humanitarian disarmament and mine action.
By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Oslo, 30. januar
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Ukrainian refugees are having their right to drive in Norway expanded
27/01/2023 Press release Ministry of TransportIt is almost a year since Russia invaded Ukraine and many Ukrainians have had to flee from their home country. They are in a very difficult situation and the Norwegian Government wants to offer Ukrainians in Norway predictability in respect of their stay in Norway. We are now changing the rules so that Ukrainian refugees can drive in Norway for the duration of their collective protection in Norway. In addition, all driving licence categories will be recognised, not only for passenger cars,’ says Minister of Transport Jon-Ivar Nygård.
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Norway will send tanks to Ukraine
26/01/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian government supports the donation of tanks to Ukraine and Norway will contribute to the donation.
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Offers advanced training for Ukrainian soldiers in Norway
26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Defence- Norway will train Ukrainian soldiers as medical specialist, junior officers and snipers, says Minister of Defense, Bjørn Arild Gram.
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Norwegian residence permits to be extended for people displaced from Ukraine
24/01/2023 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Norwegian Government is extending its temporary collective protection scheme for displaced people from Ukraine. Those who have already been granted a residence permit under the scheme will have it automatically extended for one year.
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Increasing the capacity for explosive ordnance disposal in Ukraine
20/01/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will provide instructors as part of a multinational effort to provide training on Explosive Ordnance Disposal to Ukrainian military personnel, Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp) said during the international meeting for support for Ukraine on 20 January. The Norwegian government is continuously working on new donations and contributions to Ukraine.
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Address at the Norwegian-German Chamber of Commerce
19/01/2023 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsSehr geehrte Damen und Herren, Liebe Freunde, Friends, Germany is Norway’s most important partner in Europe. You represent that partnership in all its dimensions – and I am honoured to address you tonight. *** Energy is the backbone of our economic
By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Oslo, 19 January
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Norway to provide seed support to Ukraine
19/01/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Norway is providing substantial support to Ukraine. We are now allocating NOK 40 million to the UN as seed support for 3 000 smallholder farmers in conflict-affected areas in Ukraine. This will help to ensure access to food for many people,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs: Saddened by Ukrainian accident
18/01/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'I'm saddened by the awful tragedy in Kyiv today with loss of top Ukrainian officials including interior minister Denys Monastyrsky and others', Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Providing life-saving humanitarian aid to Syria
09/01/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe UN Security Council has adopted a resolution allowing the continued delivery of cross-border humanitarian aid from Türkiye into Syria. This will ensure that help reaches millions of Syrians in need of assistance. Norway and Ireland led the negotiations on the resolution.