Latest news from the Norwegian Government on the situation in Ukraine

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.

State Secretary Kravik’s remarks at the G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meeting

State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik's remarks at the G20 Anti-Corruption Ministerial Meeting in Natal, Brazil 24 October 2024.

By State Secretary Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik

Securing electricity for 300 000 Ukrainian homes

The first of 20 new transformers has now been delivered to the Ukrainian energy company, Ukrenergo. The RePoWER project, which is funded under the World Bank’s multi-donor trust fund for Ukraine, will provide 300 000 households with electricity. Today, during the 2024 Annual Meetings of the IMF and WBG, the Norwegian Minister of International Development met with the Minister of Finance of Ukraine and pledged an additional NOK 500 million to the trust fund.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide visited Rivne nuclear power plant in Ukraine

Russian attacks on critical energy infrastructure in Ukraine have intensified. This has made the country even more dependent on nuclear power, and president Zelensky recently expressed concern about Russia impacting the production.

Communique on nuclear safety and security

Joint Communiqué from meeting in working group 1 under Ukraine Peace Formula held in Paris, France on 17 October 2024.

Norway increases medical assistance to Ukraine

‘Ukraine is in a demanding fight for its freedom and sovereignty. Providing sufficient numbers of personnel and materials remains critical. Helping sick and wounded soldiers so that they can return to the front or perform other important tasks, is an important contribution in the support of Ukraine’, said Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram.

Norway to provide NOK 3 billion for energy support to prepare for winter in Ukraine

Norway’s support to Ukraine for energy-related measures and assistance to help the Ukrainian people through another winter of war is totalling more than NOK 3 billion this year.

Roadmap for ramping up production capacity in the defence industry: Norwegian Government earmarks NOK 967 million for boosting the defence industry

The Norwegian defence industry produces important materiel for Norway, Ukraine and its allies, but the current production capacity is insufficient to meet needs. The Minister of Defence and the Minister of Trade and Industry today announced the Government’s new roadmap for increasing production capacity in Norway.

Norwegian Government to expand and extend support for Ukraine’s fight for freedom

The Norwegian Government is proposing to increase the overall funding framework for the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine to NOK 135 billion and to extend the Support Programme for an additional three years. The proposed allocation represents a minimum rather than a funding cap. The Government will assess the need to increase funding on an ongoing basis.