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Tighter restrictions on Russian fishing vessels enter into force
13/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThe tighter restrictions on Russian fishing vessels over 500 gross tonnage announced on 6 October will enter into force on Friday 14 October. From that date these vessels will only be permitted access to the ports of Tromsø, Kirkenes and Båtsfjord.
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The Norwegian Government is tasking the National Criminal Investigation Service with assisting in the investigation of possible war crimes in Ukraine by the International Criminal Court
07/04/2022 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityNorway is among several countries which believe that the acts of war in Ukraine should be investigated by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
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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 provides an air defense system to Ukraine
20/04/2022 News story Ministry of Defence-The conflict could draw out in time, and Ukraine is dependent on international support to withstand Russian aggression. The Norwegian government has therefore decided to donate Mistral air defense to Ukraine, says Norwegian Minister of Defence
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Ukrainians in Norway need to register
25/04/2022 News story Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityRegistration with the police is Ukrainians’ ticket to Norwegian society.
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Norway contributes to a weapons fund for Ukraine
27/04/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway will contribute to a fund to coordinate acquisition of military equipment for Ukraine. The fund is led by the United Kingdom, which will coordinate the purchase and transport of defence equipment for Ukraine.
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Condemns Russia's cyber attack on satellite connections
10/05/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'We stand with our allies and partners, condemning Russia's cyber-attack on satellite connections in February. The reckless attack affected Ukraine and Europe as a whole, Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said.
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Norway donates armoured vehicles to Ukraine
15/09/2022 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway has donated 14 IVECO LMV armoured vehicles to Ukraine. The vehicles have very good mobility and protection.The same kind was used by Norwegian forces in Afghanistan.
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Minister of Foreign Affairs: Condemns Russia's attack on Odesa
24/07/2022 News story Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Norway condemns Russia’s attack on the port of Odesa', Minister of Foreign Affairs Annniken Huitfeldt said.
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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.
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Restricting the possibilities of entry for Russian citizens
23/05/2024 Press release Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityThe government is now further restricting the opportunity for entry to Norway for the purpose of tourism. The change will be in effect as of 29 May.
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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
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Norway donates mortar ammunition to Ukraine
13/06/2024 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs'Ukraine's need for firepower is extensive and urgent. After dialogue with the Norwegian Armed Forces, we have assessed what we can do further donations from the Norwegian Armed Forces' stockpiles, which can quickly be transferred to Ukraine to help
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Norway to provide NOK 3 billion for energy support to prepare for winter in Ukraine
17/10/2024 Press release Ministry of Foreign AffairsNorway’s support to Ukraine for energy-related measures and assistance to help the Ukrainian people through another winter of war is totalling more than NOK 3 billion this year.
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- Ukrainian fighter pilots will begin their training in Denmark with Norwegian F-16`s.
03/01/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceDefence minister Bjørn Arild Gram visited the airfield in Bodø this week, where the remaining preparations for the F-16s are being conducted before a mission. Norway is presenting two F-16 fighter jets that will train and educate Ukrainian personnel
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Continued long-term support from Norway to Ukraine
13/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of DefenceAt his meeting with President Zelensky in Oslo today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre reaffirmed that Norway will continue to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom. Norway will be donating additional air defence equipment to help protect the
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Norway participates in air defence coalition to support Ukraine
07/03/2024 News story Ministry of DefenceNorway joins the letter of intent on support to Ukraine in air defence against aircraft and missiles. Air defence is one of the areas of special focus among the countries that provide military support to Ukraine.
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Announcement of this year’s threat and risk assessments
14/02/2024 News story Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Justice and Public SecurityOn 12 February, the Norwegian Intelligence Service, the Police Security Service, and the Norwegian National Security Authority published their open threat and risk assessments.
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Commitment to provide security guarantees for Ukraine
06/01/2026 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterOn Tuesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre participated in a summit of the Coalition of the Willing in support of Ukraine. The coalition members agreed that any future peace agreement must be backed up by security guarantees provided by European
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Strong Nordic support for Ukraine
13/12/2023 Press release Office of the Prime MinisterToday, Prime Minster Jonas Gahr Støre hosted a Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Oslo. During the summit, the heads of government of the Nordic countries promised President Volodymyr Zelensky that they would continue their strong support for Ukraine.