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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Norway provides support for further shipment of grain from Ukraine
30/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Grain from Ukraine is needed in many countries where people are experiencing acute food insecurity. Norway has therefore provided NOK 50 million to support a further shipment of grain from Ukraine. Ukraine is once again showing that it is a reliable partner in the efforts to enhance global food security,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Opening Speech at Berlin Security Conference
30/11/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Our security environment has changed dramatically over the past year. We have taken unprecedented actions to adjust and support Ukraine', State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson said in his opening speech at the conference..
By State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson Berlin, 30 November
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Defense ministers meeting in the European Intervention Initiative will take place in Oslo
30/11/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe annual ministerial meeting for the 13 countries in the European Intervention Initiative (EI2) will take place in Oslo 7th of December.
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Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt in Kyiv: Foreign Minister warns against use of the cold as a weapon
28/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt is back in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv. ‘The situation we are witnessing is desperate. Many people here are facing a grim choice: to flee or to freeze. Russia is pursuing this war with an unprecedented degree of cynicism,’ Ms Huitfeldt said.
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The Norwegian Government asks the municipalities to settle 35 000 refugees in 2023
25/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Labour and Social InclusionThe war in Ukraine is ongoing, and millions of people have had to flee from their home country. The Norwegian Government is now asking Norwegian municipalities to prepare to receive many refugees next year as well.
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Norway supports the EU Military Assistance Mission for Ukraine with approximately NOK 150 million
25/11/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe EU has established a training mission for the training of Ukrainian soldiers. Norway will provide approximately NOK 150 million in support to this initiative.
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Joint Statement by the Ministers of Defence of the Northern Group
23/11/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceToday, representatives of the Northern Group - comprising Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom - met in Oslo on board the UK aircraft carrier, HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH, and gave the following statement:
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Joint statement by the Ministers of Defence of NORDEFCO
22/11/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Nordic Ministers of Defence and representatives met in Oslo today to discuss the grave security situation in Europe, the war in Ukraine, Nordic defence cooperation and the incoming Finnish and Swedish memberships of NATO.
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Norway signs agreement to assist Ukraine with gas procurement
21/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of FinanceNorwegian Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum has today signed an agreement to provide funding of NOK 2 billion to enable Ukraine to purchase natural gas during the coming winter.
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Biannual address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters
17/11/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt gave this address on important EU and EEA matters to the Storting 17 November.
By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt The Storting, 17 November
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Norway to contribute NOK 300 million to NATO-led fund for Ukraine
15/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence- The need for military support to Ukraine is substantial and critical. Donations contribute to the Ukrainian defence against Russia’s illegal attack. It is important that we stand together in both our military and civilian support to provide Ukraine with what they need to defend themselves, says Norwegian Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp).
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Opening address at the Russia Conference 2022
15/11/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Anniken Huitfeldt, opens Norwegian Institute of International Affairs' Russia Conference 2022.
By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Oslo, 15 November
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Norway to contribute approximately NOK 1,5 billion to British-led Ukraine fund
10/11/2022 News story Ministry of Defence- The Norwegian Government is preparing to contribute approximately 1,5 billion NOK to the British-led International Fund for Ukraine. This comes in addition to the 400 million NOK that Norway previously has donated to the fund. That funding was used to acquire drones, drone jamming equipment and artillery shells, says Norwegian Minister of defence Bjørn Arild Gram.
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Landbruks- og matministerens innlegg under OECDs landbruksministermøte 2022
09/11/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Agriculture and FoodPlenumssesjon 03.11.2022
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Norway to provide support for grain transport from Ukraine to Ethiopia
08/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Norway will provide NOK 9.5 million in funding to the World Food Programme (WFP) for the transport, processing and distribution of 25,000 tons of grain from Ukraine to Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Pledge at Vienna conference on the safety of journalists
07/11/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway's pledge by Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt at the high-level multistakeholder conference in Vienna to mark the 10th anniversary of the UN Plan of action on the safety of journalists and the issue of impunity.
By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt Vienna, 4 November
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German re-unification day
04/11/2022 Speech/statement Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThe peaceful re-unification of Germany in 1990 is a shining example of what can be achieved with a great vision, and the courage to follow through on it.
By Minister of Trade and Industry Jan Christian Vestre Speech at Gamle Logen in Oslo, 2. Nov 2022
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Prime Minister’s remarks at the press conference on Monday 31 October
02/11/2022 Speech/statement Office of the Prime MinisterGood afternoon, We have convened this press conference because, as of tomorrow, we have decided to increase the readiness of the Norwegian Armed Forces.
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Norway raises military readiness
01/11/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceAt the advice of the Chief of Defence, the Government has decided to increase the readiness of the Norwegian Armed Forces as of 1 November. This means that Norway will now implement the next phase of its preparedness plans. The operations and activities of the Norwegian Armed Forces are being adjusted in response to the serious security situation Europe is facing.
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Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre offers support to crisis-hit Moldova
28/10/2022 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke to Moldovan Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilița today. Moldova is facing an acute energy crisis caused by Russia’s manipulation of energy supplies, which is reducing the country’s access to gas and electricity.