Latest news from the Norwegian Government on the situation in Ukraine

A Strong Defence Budget for Demanding Times

The Norwegian Government´s proposal for the 2024 defence budget increases national defence capability and strengthens military readiness at a time of war in Europe. It also follows up Norway’s commitments to NATO and demonstrates solidarity with Ukraine.

Government budget 2024: Norway will continue to receive patients from Ukraine

The government has proposed a grant of NOK 200 million in 2024 to support the treatment of patients from Ukraine in Norwegian hospitals. To date, more than 300 patients have arrived in Norway as part of the medevac scheme. Since the start of the war, the Norwegian public health service has demonstrated a significant ability and willingness to provide good treatment to patients from Ukraine.

The National Budget 2024: A budget to safeguard Norwegian households

The budget for 2024 provides security and opportunity for people and businesses throughout Norway. There are expenditure increases in several areas due to war in Europe, a record number of refugees and higher prices. The Government’s priorities are good public services and support for the most vulnerable, along with security and stability. Norway will play its part in helping Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees. The Government will continue to implement the green transition and take action to achieve our climate goals.

The National Budget 2024: Key Figures in the National Budget 2024

The Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures at 8 am, prior to the publication of the budget at 9 am. More detailed projections will be published in the National Budget.

The speech from the throne by His Majesty The King on the occasion of the opening of the 168th session of the Storting

President, Representatives of the People. I greet the Storting as it takes up its solemn responsibilities with the wish that the fulfilment of these duties will be of benefit to our country.

Norway is tightening its restrictive measures against Russia

In response to Russia's unlawful war against Ukraine, Norway is tightening its restrictive measures against Russia.

A greener industrial initiative for Norway

The Norwegian Government’s Green Industrial Initiative will guide Norway’s economy through its greatest transition in modern times. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Minister of Trade and Industry Jan Christian Vestre, and Minister of Agriculture and Food Geir Pollestad today launched a new roadmap for the Green Industrial Initiative. The roadmap shows how the Government will speed up Norway’s green transition.

Minister Huitfeldt's lecture at Luther College, Iowa

Lecture by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, Anniken Huitfeldt held at Luther College, Iowa. September 23, 2023

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

Norway to provide NOK 350 million to support work of International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Ukraine

Almost half of the population of Ukraine is in need of humanitarian assistance and protection. Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced that Norway will provide NOK 350 million to support the work of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Ukraine. Prime Minister Støre made the announcement at a meeting with Director General of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society Maksym Dotsenko, and the Norwegian Red Cross.

NOK 1 billion to Ukraine before the winter

Norway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion to provide Ukrainians with access to the protection and life-saving assistance they need.

Norway's main statement at the United Nations’ General Assembly

Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim held Norway's main statement at the United Nations' General Assembly, Saturday 23 September in New York.

By Former Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim

Global leaders coming together at a critical time

The high-level week of the UN General Assembly will take place from 18-22 September in New York. This is the world’s largest and most important political meeting place.

Norway donates cargo carriers to Ukraine

Norway will donate approximately 50 tracked cargo carriers to Ukraine. - These are important to get supplies to areas where there are no roads, says Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram.

Prime Minister Støre visits Minnesota

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has been on a two-day visit to Minnesota, one of the US states with the closest historical and cultural ties to Norway. Some 850 000 of the state’s inhabitants are of Norwegian heritage. The Prime Minster had the chance to meet with soldiers and students who have close ties to Norway.

Prime Minister Støre’s speech to students at the St. Olaf College

"As we take down oil, gas and most importantly, coal, we have to build up wind, offshore wind, solar, in parallel", said Prime Minister Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Northfield, Minnesota

MCC: Gram's speech at The NATO Military Committee Conference 2023 in Oslo

Here you can read the speeches of Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram and Chief of Defence Eirik Kristoffersen.

By Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram

Opening remarks: Launch of Norway’s 5th National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security

Minister Huitfeldt's opening remarks at the lunch of Norway’s 5th National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, held at Marmorhallen in Oslo.

By Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt

Norway to intensify national and international efforts relating to women, peace and security

Norway’s new national action plan sets out how we will intensify efforts at national and international level to include women in peace and security work.

NOK 1 billion for civilian infrastructure and reconstruction in Ukraine

Norway is providing NOK 1 billion to support the World Bank’s efforts to maintain civilian infrastructure and to start reconstruction efforts in Ukraine. ‘Norway stands ready to provide long-term support to Ukraine,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Norway will lead defence materiel cooperation in Ukraine

Norway entered into an agreement with Ukraine to support the development of a Ukrainian defence material organisation in March 2023. Norway will now also lead the work at a strategic level in NATO, which coordinates the efforts to develop the defence material work between allied nations and Ukraine. The sector will be developed in the direction of western standards and working methods.