![Previously donated anti-tank missiles of the type M72 which were loaded onto a Norwegian C-130 J Hercules on its way to Ukraine. Credit: Torbjørn Kjosvold / Armed Forces of Norway Previously donated anti-tank missiles of the type M72 which were loaded onto a Norwegian C-130 J Hercules on its way to Ukraine.](/globalassets/departementene/smk/nyheter2024/m72-kjosvold.jpg?preset=OneAndHalfColumn&v=-916103170)
Donations from Norway to Ukraine for around NOK 1 billion
‘The war in Ukraine continues with high intensity. Norway has provided critical material to Ukraine to support them in their fight against Russia. We and our allies are clear about our long-term support for Ukraine. Ukraine can count on Norway’s steadfast support,’ says Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram.
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NOK 1 billion to prevent plastic pollution
‘Plastic pollution is one of the fastest growing environmental problems in the world. We are now extending our initiative to combat plastic pollution in developing countries by providing up to NOK 1 billion over a period of four years’, said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Tvinnereim.
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New Norwegian Long Term Plan on Defence: 'A historic plan'
The Norwegian Government is proposing to parliament a historic increase in defence spending with 600 billion kroner over the next 12 years, from this year to 2036 (approx. 60 billion USD). It is a historic boost for the Armed Forces. All services of the Norwegian Armed Forces will be strengthened, with more personnel and new capabilities.
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Attack on Ukraine
Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022. On this page you will find content about the war in Ukraine and its consequences for Norway.