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  • Increased Tariffs on Agricultural Goods and Fertilizers from Russia and Belarus

    04/07/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The government has decided to increase tariffs on agricultural products and fertilizer goods from Russia and Belarus in line with similar measures implemented by the EU.

  • NOK 60 million to Ukrainian women’s organisations

    26/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is providing NOK 60 million to Ukrainian women’s organisations under a new three-year agreement with FOKUS (Forum for Women and Development). The funding will be used to support initiatives to strengthen women’s rights, prevent gender-based

  • Strengthening efforts to protect children and prisoners

    12/06/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is increasing its support for efforts to protect children deported to Russia, civilians unlawfully detained by Russia and Ukrainian prisoners of war.

  • Statement from Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide on Russia's unwillingness to make peace

    04/06/2025 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    At the meeting in Istanbul this week, Russia again showed no real willingness for peace or negotiations. The proposals Russia put forward to Ukraine contained the same demands it has made previously, including international recognition of the

  • Increased support for Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s war of aggression

    09/05/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is providing NOK 580 million to the efforts of the UN Refugee Agency (UNCHR) to assist refugees, internally displaced people and other people in Ukraine and Moldova who are affected by the war.

  • Ukraine: Norway Supports the Establishment of a Special Tribunal

    09/05/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway supports the establishment of a special tribunal to prosecute Russians responsible for the attack on Ukraine.

  • Norway to extend agreement on medical evacuation from Ukraine

    09/05/2025 News story Ministry of Health and Care Services, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security

    The Norwegian Government has decided to extend its agreement with the EU on the evacuation of Ukrainian patients until 31 March 2026. In addition to transport for medical evacuation, Norway is providing expertise and deliveries of medical equipment,

  • Norway facilitates rehabilitation of injured children and mental health care efforts in Ukraine

    24/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Health and Care Services

    Norwegian health workers are taking part in the effort to strengthen the health system in Ukraine. ‘The experience and knowledge provided by our health professionals will enable Ukrainian health workers to offer better health care to the Ukrainian

  • Norway increases support for reconstruction efforts in Ukraine

    23/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Office of the Prime Minister

    Norway is providing a new contribution of NOK 2.4 billion to the World Bank’s Ukraine Relief, Recovery, Reconstruction and Reform Fund (URTF), a multi-donor trust fund that channels funding to meet critical needs in Ukraine during the war, including

  • Norway steps up efforts for Ukraine’s reconstruction

    15/04/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Norway is contributing NOK 35 million to an international fund aimed at supporting Ukraine and facilitating reconstruction.

  • Norway to increase support to Ukraine by NOK 50 billion

    04/04/2025 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The Government has proposed a substantial increase in Norway’s military support to Ukraine in 2025, in line with the broad-based political agreement reached in the Storting.

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

    27/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    The humanitarian consequences of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine are severe and the need for assistance is enormous. In light of this, the Norwegian Government has decided to provide a total of NOK 3 billion in humanitarian support to

  • Norwegian-funded solar panels to provide life-saving electricity in Ukraine

    27/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion

    Norway is providing funding for 13 solar installations in the war-torn city of Kharkiv in Ukraine. This will secure a stable power supply for eight hospitals and five schools. ‘This is absolutely critical for saving lives,’ said Minister of Foreign

  • Norway providing funding to secure energy supplies in Ukraine

    26/03/2025 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs

    Three years of full-scale war and Russian attacks have severely damaged Ukraine’s gas infrastructure. Norway is providing an additional NOK 1 billion in funding for gas imports to Ukraine to ensure an adequate gas supply for the general population,

  • 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.

  • 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

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