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Norway and Denmark to cooperate on artillery ammunition donation
03/04/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway and Denmark will donate 8,000 artillery rounds to Ukraine. Norway donates the shells, while Denmark donates the associated fuzes, propellant bags and primer cartridges.
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Norway extends agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine
21/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Health and Care ServicesNorwegian assistance in the medical evacuation of patients from Ukraine to hospitals in Europe is in high demand in the EU and Ukraine. The Norwegian Government is extending its agreement with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) on the transport of patients
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High-level meeting on Troll A platform
17/03/2023 News story Office of the Prime MinisterOn Friday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and President and CEO of Equinor Anders Opedal visited the Troll A platform.
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Norway to provide NOK 2 billion to support Ukrainian government administration
17/03/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Office of the Prime Minister‘The Ukrainian authorities need our help to be able to maintain critical services such as education, health care and payment of pensions. We will make sure that this funding reaches them quickly,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
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Norway provides Ukraine with NASAMS ground-based air defence system
10/03/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will provide Ukraine with two complete NASAMS firing units in cooperation with the United States. - Ukraine has a critical need to defend itself against missile attacks, and Norway will assist, says Norway’s minister of defence, Mr. Bjørn
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Norway increases humanitarian support for civilians in Ukraine
24/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘We must stand united in supporting the people of Ukraine. Norway is a significant donor to Ukraine, and we are now providing NOK 400 million in funding for UN humanitarian efforts for the first part of 2023,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs
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Sanctions against Russia are a necessary response to its brutal war
24/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘One year after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it is essential that we maintain pressure on the Russian Government and its supporters. We stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and fully support their fight for freedom. Norway also
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One year of war in Ukraine
23/02/2023 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs24 February 2022 will be remembered as a watershed moment. The regime in Moscow launched a full-scale invasion of a peaceful neighbouring country, violating the UN Charter and the rules-based international order. Norway’s security, too, has come
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The Norwegian Government sends generators to Ukraine
20/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityFollowing Russian attacks, millions of Ukrainians are without power, water, or heating. There is a large and urgent need for help. Norway has made considerable contributions to maintaining the Ukrainian power supply and the Norwegian Government has
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Broad political agreement on multi-year support programme for Ukraine
16/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterA broad majority in the Storting have now reached agreement on a multi-year support programme for Ukraine, amounting to NOK 75 billion. The Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine was launched today, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
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Norway with comprehensive tanks-package to Ukraine
14/02/2023 News story Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister-Norway will donate 8 tanks and up to 4 special purpose tanks to Ukraine. We are also earmarking funds to ammunition and spare parts, says Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram.
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Norway has introduced a price cap on Russian petroleum products
07/02/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway has introduced a price cap on petroleum products from Russia and has incorporated this into the sanctions legislation.
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New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law
31/01/2023 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 ninth package of sanctions, which was adopted by the EU on 16 December 2022.
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Ukrainian refugees are having their right to drive in Norway expanded
27/01/2023 Press release Ministry of TransportIt is almost a year since Russia invaded Ukraine and many Ukrainians have had to flee from their home country. They are in a very difficult situation and the Norwegian Government wants to offer Ukrainians in Norway predictability in respect of their
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Norway will send tanks to Ukraine
26/01/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceThe Norwegian government supports the donation of tanks to Ukraine and Norway will contribute to the donation.
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Offers advanced training for Ukrainian soldiers in Norway
26/01/2023 News story Ministry of Defence- Norway will train Ukrainian soldiers as medical specialist, junior officers and snipers, says Minister of Defense, Bjørn Arild Gram.
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Norwegian residence permits to be extended for people displaced from Ukraine
24/01/2023 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe Norwegian Government is extending its temporary collective protection scheme for displaced people from Ukraine. Those who have already been granted a residence permit under the scheme will have it automatically extended for one year.
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Increasing the capacity for explosive ordnance disposal in Ukraine
20/01/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will provide instructors as part of a multinational effort to provide training on Explosive Ordnance Disposal to Ukrainian military personnel, Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp) said during the international meeting for support
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Norway to provide seed support to Ukraine
19/01/2023 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs‘Norway is providing substantial support to Ukraine. We are now allocating NOK 40 million to the UN as seed support for 3 000 smallholder farmers in conflict-affected areas in Ukraine. This will help to ensure access to food for many people,’ said
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Norway donates additional artillery ammunition to Ukraine
05/01/2023 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway has delivered another 10,000 artillery shells to Ukraine.