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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Norway allocates half a billion NOK to boost Ukraine’s defence industry

    21/11/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

    Defence Minister Mr. Bjørn Arild Gram announced the support during a Nordic Defence Ministers’ meeting in Copenhagen on Thursday, focused on the war in Ukraine and its need for support.

  • Norway to support Ukrainian defence industry directly

    15/11/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

    Norway will support the production of military equipment within Ukraine. ‘This is crucial to ensure weapons and ammunition reach Ukrainian soldiers as quickly as possible,’ said Norwegian Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram. On Friday, he signed an

  • Defence Minister Gram visits Ukraine: Norway increases support for the Ukrainian Air Force by NOK 1.3 billion and donates 130 small boats

    30/10/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

    Minister of Defence Bjørn Arild Gram visited the Ukrainian port city of Odesa on 29-30 October. During his visit, he announced that Norway will increase support for Ukraine’s air force with an additional contribution of up to NOK 1.3 billion, which

  • Norway providing support for more air defence to Ukraine

    29/10/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence

    ‘Norway will provide NOK 1.4 billion in funding to expand air defence systems in Ukraine. Together with other countries, Norway is providing funding that will enable Romania to send a Patriot air defence system to Ukraine,’ said Prime Minister Jonas

  • Norway increases medical assistance to Ukraine

    18/10/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

    ‘Ukraine is in a demanding fight for its freedom and sovereignty. Providing sufficient numbers of personnel and materials remains critical. Helping sick and wounded soldiers so that they can return to the front or perform other important tasks, is

  • Norwegian Government to expand and extend support for Ukraine’s fight for freedom

    07/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Office of the Prime Minister

    The Norwegian Government is proposing to increase the overall funding framework for the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine to NOK 135 billion and to extend the Support Programme for an additional three years. The proposed allocation represents a

  • Norway contributes to the donation of drones and air defense

    03/09/2024 News story Ministry of Defence

    Ukraine will get more drones donated to their frontline, and more air defense to protect the Ukrainian population and important infrastructure from Russian attacks.

  • 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

  • Norwegian Government to provide NOK 1 billion for air defence in Ukraine

    11/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion in funding for air defence systems in Ukraine. ‘The Ukrainians need more air defence to protect the population against Russian bombs and missiles,’ said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

  • Norway will donate F-16s to Ukraine this year

    10/07/2024 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    ‘Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against air attacks is crucial in its battle against Russia. Norway has now decided to donate six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. We plan to start delivering the aircraft in the course of 2024,’ said Prime Minister

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