“Our soldiers on the front line, in virtually all combat brigades, are talking about long-range artillery caliber — long-range artillery shells. Kill zones are expanding, and the use of drones of all types remains a priority. But the soldiers themselves say artillery is still needed. And specifically long-range artillery,” the president said.
He added that Ukraine had reached an agreement with Norway on joint production of “long-range 155 mm shells — exactly the kind of ammunition that is needed.”
Volodymyr Zelenskyy also said preparations were underway for new diplomatic efforts, including a call with Alexander Stubb during which the two leaders “coordinated positions.”
On May 6, the Norwegian government announced it would provide Ukraine with 2.8 billion Norwegian kroner (about $302.8 million) through a mechanism for purchasing U.S. weapons for Ukraine. Norway has already contributed more than $13.4 billion through the initiative.
On May 3, Zelenskyy met in Yerevan with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.