Latest news from the Norwegian Government on the situation in Ukraine

Agreement on Nordic-Baltic initiative for support to Ukraine signed at the NATO Defence Ministerial

Ukrainian soldiers are being trained and equipped through ‘Operation Legio’. The joint initiative was formalized today with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Brussels.

Norway to contribute funding for new package of US-sourced military equipment for Ukraine

‘Ukraine is dependent on continued military and civilian support in its fight to defend itself against Russia. It is of great value that several countries are coming together to provide financing to help meet Ukraine’s military needs. Norway is now joining forces with a number of other countries in Europe to fund a military support package that will secure high-priority defence equipment for Ukraine. We aim to provide NOK 2 billion for the package, which is being coordinated by NATO,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

The National Budget 2026: Securing the economy, society and country

The Government will continue to implement a responsible economic policy in the proposed National Budget for 2026.

Norway to increase civilian support to Ukraine

The Norwegian Government is proposing an increase of NOK 15 billion in civilian support to Ukraine in 2026. The proposed allocations for support to Ukraine in 2026 will total a minimum of NOK 85 billion, thus maintaining the overall extraordinary level of civilian and military support provided in 2025.

Focusing on areas where Norway can make a difference

The Government has proposed an increase in funding of NOK 80 million in 2026 for efforts to promote women’s rights. Women’s rights are coming under growing pressure globally, and this is an area where Norway can make a significant difference.

The National Budget 2026: Key figures in the National Budget for 2026

To secure equal access to macroeconomic indicators that might be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance will publish selected key figures before the National Budget is presented at 10 am. More detailed projections will be published in the budget.

The speech from the throne by His Majesty The King on the occasion of the opening of the 170th 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 signs agreement with Latvia on EEA and Norway Grants

State Secretary Maria Varteressian signed an agreement in Latvia today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.

Norway's Statement in the General Debate of the 80th General Assembly

By Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide The 80th UN General Assembly, 25 September 2025

New York Declaration from the Fifth Summit of the International Crimea Platform

New York Declaration from the Fifth Summit of the International Crimea Platform on September 24, 2025.

The Prime Minister's address at the meeting on Restoring Childhood and Humanity: Advancing Peace in Ukraine Through the Return of Ukrainian Children

'This is truly unacceptable. The situation for stolen children of Ukraine reminds us of the horrors of this war. So, the plight of the children is at the heart of any credible path to peace and it was a part of your formula, Mr. President (of Ukraine),' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre New York

Norway intensifying efforts to help Ukrainian children return home

Thousands of Ukrainian children have been forcibly deported to Russia during the war in Ukraine. Norway is supporting the critical efforts to enable these children to return home. During the UN General Assembly High-level Week in New York, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre participated in a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky on this issue.

Norway signs agreement with Croatia on EEA and Norway Grants

Norway signed an agreement in Croatia today on a new funding period for the EEA and Norway Grants.

Norway joins NATO in condemning Russia’s violation of Allied airspace

Today, NATO stands united in issuing a clear condemnation of Russia’s violation of Allied airspace. It has also been made known that multiple countries have recently experienced violations of their airspace by Russia. Three such incidents have taken place in Norway.

Regional Development Trends

Regional Development Trends is published every other year and provides an overview of societal developments in different parts of Norway. The analyses focus on development across counties, levels of centrality, and municipality size.

UN Summit in New York: We must actively defend international cooperation and international law

This year marks the UN’s 80th anniversary. One of the key topics of discussion for world leaders as they convene in New York for this year’s UN General Assembly High-level Week will be how to reform the UN so that it can continue to play a vital role in the years ahead.

Joint Statement by the Leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight and Ukraine

We - the leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight - reaffirm our unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity in the face of Russia’s continued illegal war of aggression. We are proud to stand together with President Zelenskyy in Copenhagen today.

State secretary Varteressian’s remarks on the new High North – Arctic policy

The remarks was given for the diplomatic corps in Oslo.

By State Secretary Maria Varteressian

The Prime Minister's statement at the joint press conference in Kyiv after the talks with Ukraine’s president

'We are now investing in Ukrainian industry. We will use this visit also to take that investment forward, so that the most effective way of producing military equipment that can be, is what you do according to your needs,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

By Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre Kyiv

Government proposes allocation of NOK 85 billion in support to Ukraine in 2026

The Government is proposing that Norway maintains its extraordinary support to Ukraine at the current level next year.