Norwegian support to Ukraine and neighbouring countries
Article | Last updated: 12/01/2026 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Justice and Public Security
This is an overview of Norway’s support to Ukraine and neighbouring countries affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine is Norway’s long-term framework for supporting Ukraine in response to Russia’s full-scale invasion. The programme has been endorsed by all the political parties in the Storting. Launched in 2023, the programme has since then been increased and extended. The overall funding framework for the Nansen Programme now stands at NOK 274,5 billion for 2023–2030.
The programme combines military, humanitarian, and financial support, ensuring both immediate and long-term assistance to Ukraine. Humanitarian and financial support may also be provided to Moldova.In February 2023, a broad majority in the Storting reached agreement on a multi-year support programme for Ukraine, originally set at NOK 75 billion over five years, from 2023 to 2027.
In the autumn of 2024, all the parties in the Storting reached agreement on increasing and extending the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine. The programme was extended by three years, to run through 2030. A minimum allocation of NOK 15 billion per year was established.
In March 2025, the parties in the Storting agreed to increase support to Ukraine by NOK 50 billion for 2025. The overall funding framework was increased to NOK 205 billion.
In December 2025, the Storting allocated NOK 85 billion in support for Ukraine in 2026. The overall funding framework for the Nansen Support Programme now stands at NOK 274,5 billion for 2023–2030.
Read more about Fritjof Nansen on the webpages of the Norwegian embassy in Kyiv
- Read more about the Nansen support programme for Ukraine on norad.no
- Timeline of actions taken by the Government in response to the war in Ukraine