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Government budget 2024: Norway will continue to receive patients from Ukraine
06/10/2023 News story Ministry of Health and Care ServicesThe government has proposed a grant of NOK 200 million in 2024 to support the treatment of patients from Ukraine in Norwegian hospitals. To date, more than 300 patients have arrived in Norway as part of the medevac scheme. Since the start of the war
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Norway is tightening its restrictive measures against Russia
30/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsIn response to Russia's unlawful war against Ukraine, Norway is tightening its restrictive measures against Russia.
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NOK 1 billion to Ukraine before the winter
26/09/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion to provide Ukrainians with access to the protection and life-saving assistance they need.
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Norway donates cargo carriers to Ukraine
19/09/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will donate approximately 50 tracked cargo carriers to Ukraine. - These are important to get supplies to areas where there are no roads, says Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram.
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NOK 1 billion for civilian infrastructure and reconstruction in Ukraine
14/09/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is providing NOK 1 billion to support the World Bank’s efforts to maintain civilian infrastructure and to start reconstruction efforts in Ukraine. ‘Norway stands ready to provide long-term support to Ukraine,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr
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Norway to donate air defence missiles to Ukraine
24/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence‘Norway will continue to support Ukraine’s fight to defend itself against Russia for as long as it takes. Ukraine urgently needs more military support and equipment, in particular air defence missiles and ammunition. Norway is providing the support
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Norwegian funding to secure energy supplies in Ukraine
24/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsRussia is continuing its attacks on civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. That is why Norway has decided to provide NOK 1.5 billion to maintain gas and electricity supplies in Ukraine.
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Norway to donate mine clearance equipment to Ukraine
24/08/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence‘Norway will continue to support Ukraine’s fight to defend itself against Russia for as long as it takes. Ukraine urgently needs more military support and equipment, and there is an acute need for mine breaching equipment. With this donation, Norway
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Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine
12/07/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care Services, Office of the Prime Minister‘Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine is continuing unabated. Many Ukrainians are in need of life-saving medical treatment. I am pleased that Norway is now extending the agreement with Scandinavian Airlines and the EU to transport
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Joint Nordic declaration of support for Ukraine
12/07/2023 News story Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign AffairsToday the G7 countries announced agreement on a joint declaration of support for security assurances for Ukraine. The Nordic countries stand together in declaring their support for the initiative, and Norway joins the declaration.
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Historic Summit for Norway, the Nordic countries and NATO
11/07/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterWhen the heads of state and government convene at the Vilnius Summit on Tuesday, they will adopt new regional defence plans and reaffirm support for Ukraine. With the agreement to move forward on Sweden’s accession to NATO, this is the first Summit
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Norway announces NOK 300 million for war risk insurance to support reconstruction of Ukraine
22/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsMinister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt is taking part in the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC 2023) in London on 21-22 June. The purpose of the conference is to mobilise international support for Ukraine’s economic and social stabilisation
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Norway to provide NOK 250 million for nuclear safety and security in Ukraine
19/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway is increasing its support for nuclear safety and security in Ukraine in 2023 by NOK 250 million. Russia’s illegal war poses a threat to nuclear safety and security in Ukraine. A nuclear accident in Ukraine would have consequences not only for
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Norway and Denmark cooperate on new donations to Ukraine
15/06/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway and Denmark agree to donate an additional 9,000 rounds of artillery to Ukraine. Norway provides the shells, while Denmark donates fuzes and propellant charges.
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Norway providing support to flood victims in Ukraine
12/06/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security‘Norway is increasing its humanitarian support and sending equipment to help the many thousands of people affected by the flooding following the collapse of the Kakhovka dam,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
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Norway to provide a further NOK 500 million in support to Moldova
01/06/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway will provide NOK 500 million in support to Moldova in 2023. The war in Ukraine is having a severe impact on Moldova, and the funding will be used to help the Moldovan authorities to deal with the crisis.
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Joint long-term support to Ukraine
30/05/2023 News story Office of the Prime MinisterPrime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in Oslo on Tuesday. They discussed a range of issues including NATO’s relationship with Ukraine and ways in which Sweden, Finland and Norway can work together in NATO.
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Norway is assessing how to contribute to training and education of Ukrainian personnel on fighter aircraft
25/05/2023 News story Ministry of Defence- Norway will consider how to contribute to the education and training of Ukrainian personnel on the F-16 fighter plane, says Norwegian minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram.
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Norway to provide NOK 4.5 billion (EUR 378 million) to Ukraine
03/05/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterNorway has allocated NOK 2.8 billion (EUR 235 million) in support for life-saving humanitarian aid for the people of Ukraine. Now Norway is setting aside an additional NOK 1.7 billion (EUR 143 million) in civilian support for the Ukrainian
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New Sanctions against Russia Implemented in Norwegian Law
04/04/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin and the Russian regime. These sanctions mirror the EU’s tenth package of sanctions, which was adopted by the EU on 25 February 2023.