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

15/10/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

‘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

Minister Vestre visited Kyiv and signed a health partnership agreement with Ukraine

04/07/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services

Norway and Ukraine have recently signed an agreement on a health partnership. The agreement was signed in Kyiv on Tuesday, July 1.

Statement from Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on Russia's unwillingness to make peace

04/06/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

At the meeting in Istanbul this week, Russia again showed no real willingness for peace or negotiations. The proposals Russia put forward to Ukraine contained the same demands it has made previously, including international recognition of the

Increased support for Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s war of aggression

09/05/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is providing NOK 580 million to the efforts of the UN Refugee Agency (UNCHR) to assist refugees, internally displaced people and other people in Ukraine and Moldova who are affected by the war.

Norway receives award for the evacuation of Ukrainian patients to Norway and other European countries

04/06/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services

Since August 2022, Norway has offered regular weekly flights to European countries to evacuate Ukrainian patients. The European Commission has described the flights as a mainstay of Europe’s civilian support to Ukraine. Today, Norway together with

Municipalities in Norway still very willing to settle refugees

13/03/2024 Press release Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

Norwegian municipalities have so far agreed to settle nearly 19,000 refugees in 2024. If this trend continues, the municipalities will again end up undertaking to settle almost 30,000 refugees this year - on par with the record-breaking years of

Ukrainian grain providing bread for people of Gaza

21/08/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The first shipment of Ukrainian grain has arrived in Gaza. ‘Every kilo is life-saving assistance,’ said Minister of International Development Anne Beathe Kristiansen Tvinnereim.

Regrettable that Lithuania withdraws from Convention on Cluster Munitions

18/07/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘It is regrettable that Lithuania has taken the decision today to withdraw from the Convention on Cluster Munitions. Even though the security situation in Europe has changed due to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, it is vital that states

Foreign Minster Eide condemns Russian attacks on Ukraine

29/12/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Norway condemns Russia’s massive drone and missile attack on Ukrainian cities. Attacks on civilians are unacceptable’, said Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.

NATO agrees to provide extensive support to Ukraine

12/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The NATO countries have agreed to increase military support to Ukraine significantly. Measures approved by the Allies at the Washington Summit include EUR 40 billion in support within the next year, a greater coordinating role for NATO in training

Ukrainians with dual citizenship will not be granted temporary collective protection in Norway

20/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today issued instructions to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI) with the effect that Ukrainians who also have citizenship in a safe country will not receive temporary collective protection in

Must secure peace on Ukraine’s terms

16/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

This weekend, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre took part in the international Summit on Peace in Ukraine, which was hosted by Switzerland in response to a request by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. ‘The summit focused on securing peace on

Norway to increase support for protection of civilians in Ukraine

17/06/2024 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norway is increasing its humanitarian support to Ukraine by a total of NOK 50 million. The funds will be channelled through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and UNICEF to promote civilian protection and the reintegration of

Ukrainians who travel to their country of origin risk losing their residence permit in Norway

12/12/2023 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today issued instructions to the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI), enabling the UDI to revoke temporary collective protection if Ukrainians travel to their country of origin.

The Norwegian government will increase the production capacity of ammunition and missiles with one billion Norwegian kroner (NOK)

13/12/2023 News story Ministry of Defence

The Norwegian government aims to strengthen the production capabilities of Norwegian ammunition and missiles and is increasing the state sponsored financing of the ASAP applications.