Jonas Gahr Støre

Zelenskyy and Norway's prime minister discuss air defense and winter aid in Oslo

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo on September 9 to discuss boosting Ukraine’s air defenses and winter preparations, according to an official statement.

9 September, 08:21 AM

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

Norway will maintain its current level of support for Ukraine in 2027 at about $9 billion, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said during a speech in Kyiv marking Ukraine’s National Flag Day.

23 August, 10:50 PM

Norway backs Ukraine’s air defense push as Russian missile threats intensify

Norway is ready to support Ukraine’s air defenses, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said after speaking with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on June 3.

3 June, 05:11 PM

Norway’s F-16 donation to Ukraine came after parts were pulled from some aircraft — PM Støre

Parts had already been removed from some of the Norwegian F-16s donated to Ukraine for use as spares and to support other aircraft, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said in a written response to parliament reported by broadcaster TV 2 on April 15.

15 April, 01:19 PM

Zelenskyy to meet Norway’s crown prince before heading to Italy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet Norway’s crown prince and other senior officials on April 15 before traveling to Italy, presidential spokesman Serhii Nykyforov said, according to Interfax-Ukraine.

15 April, 11:33 AM

First Norwegian F-16s for Ukraine could soon enter combat service

The first Norwegian F-16 fighter jets transferred to Ukraine could be operational soon, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said on April 14.

15 April, 11:06 AM

Norway to join Ukraine’s post-war recovery planning, says Zelenskyy

Norway is ready to join efforts in planning Ukraine’s post-war recovery and economic development, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced after talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Jan. 27.

27 January, 07:32 PM

Trump tells Norway he’s done prioritizing peace after missing Nobel Peace Prize

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a letter to Norway’s prime minister that he no longer feels obligated to focus solely on peace since he did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize, PBS News journalist Nick Schifrin reported, citing several unnamed officials who shared the letter’s contents.

19 January, 12:56 PM

Ukraine and Norway will jointly produce drones under a new defense agreement — Shmyhal

Ukraine and Norway will jointly produce drones under a newly signed agreement between the two countries’ defense ministries, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Nov. 30.

30 November 2025, 03:46 PM

Norwegian police report drone sighting over Equinor’s North Sea gas field

Police in Norway received a report of a drone flying over Equinor’s North Sea gas field, VG reported on Sept. 30.

30 September 2025, 11:42 AM

Norway to allocate $8.5 billion in support for Ukraine in 2026

Norway plans to provide about $8.5 billion in support for Ukraine in 2026 and will continue offering substantial aid to counter Russian aggression. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced the decision on Aug. 25 during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

25 August 2025, 05:32 PM

Zelenskyy discusses air defense boost, F-16 supplies, and defense investments with Norwegian PM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo on March 20 to discuss strengthening Ukraine’s air defenses, the supply of F-16 fighter jets, and investments in Ukraine’s defense industry, the President’s Office reported.

20 March 2025, 06:39 PM

Starmer: UK aims to bolster Ukraine's strength ahead of 2025

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer affirmed during a meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Dec. 16 that his focus remains on positioning Ukraine as strongly as possible by 2025.

17 December 2024, 12:25 PM

Ukraine to receive $240 million from Norway for enhanced maritime defense

Norway will provide Ukraine with about 2.7 billion Norwegian kroner ($242.38 million) to bolster its maritime defense, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said on Dec. 16.

16 December 2024, 03:34 PM

Norway pledges $475 million in military support for Ukraine next year

The Norwegian government will boost its aid to Ukraine by $475 million in 2024 and extend its aid package through 2030, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced, according to AFP on Sept. 20.

20 September 2024, 06:23 PM

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