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Norway funds shipment of grain from Ukrainian to Syria

17/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘Russia’s war on Ukraine has exacerbated global challenges related to food security. Through our support for the 'Grain from Ukraine' initiative, Norway helps ensure that food grain reaches those who need it most while also supporting Ukraine’s

Statement from Foreign Minister Eide on the joint declaration from Ukraine and the United States

11/03/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

‘A just and lasting peace is still far from being achieved, but we welcome the joint declaration from Ukraine and the United States‘, says Espen Barth Eide, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Norway to increase its support to Ukraine by NOK 50 billion

06/03/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Finance

Norway is now significantly increasing its support to Ukraine. The parties in the Storting have agreed to increase allocations to Ukraine for 2025 by an additional NOK 50 billion.

Three years of medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients

27/02/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ever since Russia started its full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago, Norway has contributed to the medical evacuation of Ukrainian patients. In total, Norway has transported around 2,250 patients to Norway and other European countries for

Norway to increase support for Ukrainian defence industry and procurement of drones for Ukraine

24/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Government is planning to provide NOK 3.5 billion for the procurement of military equipment for Ukraine from the Ukrainian defence industry. In addition, Norway is now providing NOK 600 million for the procurement of various types of drones and

Norway to contribute equipment and training for a Ukrainian brigade

24/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Nordic-Baltic countries will provide equipment and training for a Ukrainian brigade-sized unit. This is in response to a request by Ukraine.

Norway to provide NOK 12.5 billion in civilian support to Ukraine and Moldova

24/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Norwegian Government will provide NOK 12.5 billion in civilian support to Ukraine and Moldova in 2025. Key focus areas include energy security and humanitarian assistance. The funding is part of the overall allocation for 2025 under the Nansen

Prime Minister Støre in Kyiv on third anniversary of the invasion: Norway stands firm in its support to Ukraine

24/02/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is in Kyiv to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky on the third anniversary of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.

Joint Statement 4th Shadow Fleet Expert Group Meeting 19–20 February 2025

21/02/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Joint statement by the coastal states of the Baltic Sea and North Sea - Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom - following the fourth

Norway Extends Air Defence Mission in Poland

11/02/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway is extending its contribution to NATO’s air and missile defence in Poland until the summer. Norwegian NASAMS air defence forces will remain stationed in Rzeszów to protect key supply lines in and out of Ukraine.

Displaced people from Ukraine may have their residence permit for Norway extended by a further year

11/02/2025 News story Ministry of Justice and Public Security

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security today made an amendment to Norway’s Immigration Regulations allowing Ukrainians, who have had temporary collective protection for three years, to be granted continued residence in Norway for a further year.

Norway Increases Support for Mine Clearance in Ukraine

21/01/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) is a global leader in using mine detection dogs and is clearing large areas in Ukraine of mines and explosives. Norway is increasing its support for this work by NOK 164 million in 2025.

Norway contributes to new donation of drones to Ukraine

09/01/2025 News story Ministry of Defence

'Norway has recently contributed NOK 700 million to a multinational initiative to procure drones for Ukraine,' said Norwegian Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram. On 9 January, he attended a Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at Ramstein

Norway contributes to international support package for Ukraine

20/12/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

Norway is contributing to a £186 million package to support Ukraine (approx. NOK 2.6 billion). The funding will provide much-needed military equipment through the International Fund for Ukraine.

Continued international support Is crucial to protect Ukraine’s energy system

19/12/2024 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

On Friday, December 13, Norway participated in the handover of 12 gas piston engines to local authorities in Kharkiv. These engines will benefit 800,000 residents and 47 hospitals this winter and are already in place in the city.

Additional NOK 1 billion to Norwegian organisations for emergency relief efforts in Ukraine

17/12/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Ukraine is in the midst of another cold winter of war. The Norwegian Government is now providing close to NOK 1 billion to seven Norwegian humanitarian organisations to support their emergency relief efforts in Ukraine.

Strengthening Norway’s strategic cooperation with the UK

16/12/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

‘The UK is one of Norway’s most important allies. These are challenging times, and we are now taking steps to further strengthen our bilateral ties. The new cooperation agreement sets the direction for us to work together to safeguard common

Strengthening the Ukrainian Navy

16/12/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

Norway will provide NOK 2.7 billion to strengthen the Ukrainian Navy. The funding will, among other things, be used to protect people in Ukraine from attacks as well as for mine clearance operations and training of Ukrainian soldiers.

UK Prime Minister to pay official visit to Norway

14/12/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be visiting Bergen together with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Monday 16 December.

Greater and more long-term support to Ukraine

28/11/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

All political parties in the Storting (Norwegian parliament) today reached agreement on expanding and increasing the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine, which was established to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom. There is agreement between the

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