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  • Norway to provide NOK 55 million for humanitarian efforts to combat hunger

    04/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The world is facing the worst global food crisis in modern history. According to the UN, 50 million people in 45 countries are on the brink of famine. This week, Norway is providing NOK 55 million for efforts to combat hunger in Ethiopia, Somalia,

  • Donation of artillery systems to Ukraine

    02/10/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    Statement by the Norwegian, German, Slovakian and Danish Ministers of Defence regarding donation of artillery systems to Ukraine.

  • Norway condemns Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territory

    30/09/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Norway condemns in the strongest possible terms the decision by Russia to annex four regions of Ukraine. This is a serious violation of international law and is totally unacceptable. It may lead to a further escalation of an already volatile

  • The Norwegian Government is increasing preparedness and controls along the Norwegian-Russian border

    30/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    The mobilisation in Russia and the possibility that Russian citizens may not be allowed to leave the country increases the risk of illegal border crossing along the Norwegian-Russian border outside the border crossing-point in Storskog. A police

  • Norway to increase support for humanitarian efforts and government administration in Ukraine

    30/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘The brutal war continues and Ukrainians are facing a cold winter. The scale of humanitarian need is enormous. We have proposed that NOK 2 billion of Norway’s support for Ukraine in 2022 should be used for humanitarian efforts and to help the

  • Norway to provide NOK 3 billion in military support to Ukraine

    30/09/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    The Norwegian government proposes an additional NOK 3 billion in military support to Ukraine in 2022. Most of the funds will finance military support to Ukraine through international mechanisms. The government also proposes up to NOK 250 million to

  • Norway will assist in the training of Ukrainian soldiers

    28/09/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway’s Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram confirmed at the 11August donor conference for Ukraine, in Copenhagen, that Norway will contribute to training of Ukrainian soldiers in Great Britain.

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the Russian escalation

    21/09/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'This is a serious escalation on the part of Russia, and we fear it will lead to further conflict and destruction', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said after president Putin calls up military reservists for war in Ukraine.

  • Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on Ukraine

    20/09/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Norway condemns Russia’s planned referendum in Russian-occupied areas. Sham referendums will be escalatory and violate international law. Russian annexation of Ukrainian territory will not be recognised', said Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt.

  • Prime Minister Støre met Pelosi and McConnell at US Congress

    20/09/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister

    On Monday evening, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met the Speaker of the House, Democrat Nancy Pelosi, and the Senate Minority Leader, Republican Mitch McConnell.

  • Prime Minister and Defence Minister visited US Navy

    19/09/2022 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

    Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram had a meeting on Monday with US Navy representatives on board the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier.

  • Statement on Ukraine

    16/09/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Statement on Ukraine by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt

  • Norway donates armoured vehicles to Ukraine

    15/09/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway has donated 14 IVECO LMV armoured vehicles to Ukraine. The vehicles have very good mobility and protection.The same kind was used by Norwegian forces in Afghanistan.

  • Norwegian investigators to the International Criminal Court

    08/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    Two investigators from the National Criminal Investigation Service (NCIS) will be seconded to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for a period of up to two years. The Norwegian Government is pleased that the Norwegian police can contribute to the

  • Will donate Hellfire missiles and night vision equipment to Ukraine

    08/09/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway will donate Hellfire missiles to Ukraine. The donation includes approximately 160 missiles, launching pads and guidance units. Ukraine will also receive night-vision equipment drawn from Armed Forces inventories.

  • Norway to use NOK 2 billion to help procure natural gas for Ukraine

    29/08/2022 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Russia’s war on Ukraine is having a dramatic impact on energy security and the economic situation in Ukraine. The Norwegian Government is proposing to provide NOK 2 billion to help ensure that Ukrainians have access to natural gas in the coming

  • Norway introduces additional sanctions against Russia

    26/08/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime.

  • Norwegian-developed drone to Ukraine

    24/08/2022 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway and Great Britain are joining forces to acquire the Norwegian micro-drone Black Hornet as a donation to Ukraine.

  • Statement on shipment of grain from Odesa

    01/08/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Today’s shipment of grain from Odesa is an important first step in reducing global food insecurity.

  • Minister of Foreign Affairs: Condemns Russia's attack on Odesa

    24/07/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    'Norway condemns Russia’s attack on the port of Odesa', Minister of Foreign Affairs Annniken Huitfeldt said.

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