Støre pledges Norway will maintain $9 billion in Ukraine support in 2027

The Norwegian government published the text of Støre’s speech on Aug. 23.

Støre stressed that the assistance includes military, humanitarian and financial support.

“Ukraine is fighting for freedom, independence and the right to decide its own future. These are not only Ukrainian principles. They are the foundation of every democracy,” he said.

Støre said all parties in Norway’s parliament support continued aid to Ukraine.

“Ukraine is not defined by this war. It is a country with a rich history. A culture that has survived every attempt to erase it. That is worth stating clearly on a day like this,” Støre said.

“Supporting and rebuilding Ukraine is not just aid. It is an investment in Europe’s security,” he concluded.

Støre was among the foreign leaders who arrived in Kyiv on Aug. 23, the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day. Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal, Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen also traveled to the Ukrainian capital, along with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda and Finnish President Alexander Stubb.

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived in Kyiv on Aug. 22.