Norway

Norway to limit temporary protection for Ukrainians: Refuge will no longer be granted to residents of six oblasts

Norway will limit asylum for refugees from six Ukrainian oblasts deemed “safe.” Instead, individual assessments will be conducted to determine their need for protection.

16 November 2024, 05:25 PM

Defense Minister Umerov arrives in Norway to discuss military aid

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has arrived in Norway for a meeting with his Norwegian counterpart, Bjørn Arild Gram, Umerov said in a Telegram post on Nov. 14.

15 November 2024, 01:25 AM

Norway, Sweden to provide $609 million in aid to Ukraine

Norway will provide Ukraine with a new aid package worth EUR 500 million ($541 million), while Sweden is set to contribute EUR 63 million ($68 million), Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre announced on Oct. 28.

29 October 2024, 02:06 AM

Norway plans to build fence along its border with Russia

The Norwegian government is considering constructing a fence along the border with Russia to deter a potential influx of refugees, NRK reported on Sept. 28.

30 September 2024, 08:20 AM

Norway tightens refugee policy, denies protection to some Ukrainians under new rules

Norway has denied temporary protection to several Ukrainians as part of the government's announced austerity measures against Ukrainians and refugees from other countries, NRK radio and television reported on Sept. 25.

26 September 2024, 12:09 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

Norway allocates $53 million to Ukraine aid

Norway will donate $53 million to the UK-managed International Fund for Ukraine, earmarked for drone and air defense procurement, the Norwegian government announced on Sept. 3.

3 September 2024, 11:53 PM

Seven EU countries warn Norway of Russian sabotage threats to energy facilities

Security services from seven European countries have warned Norway, Europe's largest natural gas supplier, of a potential Russian sabotage threat to its energy facilities.

27 August 2024, 05:33 PM

Norway licenses localized ammunition production in Ukraine

Norway has approved the transfer of its defense technology to Ukraine, involving the manufacture of 155mm artillery shells, the Norwegian government announced on Aug. 23.

23 August 2024, 09:11 PM

NATO to deploy 5,000 troops to Finland amid escalating tensions with Russia

Helsinki has approved the deployment of a NATO armored brigade, consisting of 4,000 to 5,000 troops, on its territory near the Russian border, the Finnish newspaper Iltalehti wrote on Aug. 22, citing sources in the Alliance and the country’s security services.

23 August 2024, 08:36 AM

Norway to allocate almost $93 million to boost Ukrainian Air Defense

"Ukrainians need to strengthen their air defense to protect their people from Russian bombs and missiles," Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said at the NATO summit in Washington. He announced that his country would allocate $92.69 million in military aid to Ukraine, Reuters reported on July 11.

11 July 2024, 07:00 PM

Norway announces six F-16 jets for Ukraine at NATO summit

Norway will send six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, with the first aircraft arriving in 2024, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced at the NATO summit, as reported by the Norwegian newspaper VG on July 10.

10 July 2024, 05:25 PM

Transport visa-free regime between Ukraine and Norway extended until fall 2024

Ukraine and Norway have agreed to extend a permit-free transport agreement until September 30, 2024, allowing Ukrainian carriers to operate without traditional transport permits, Transport Ministry reported on June 3.

3 July 2024, 02:18 PM

Norway pledges over $100 million to help Ukraine restore energy infrastructure

Norway will provide Ukraine with 1.1 billion kroner (over $100 million) to rebuild its energy infrastructure and ensure electricity supplies through the coming winter, Reuters reported on June 16.

16 June 2024, 06:04 PM

Norwegian government donates $52 million in mortar ammunition to Ukraine

Oslo will donate mortar ammunition worth 480 million Norwegian kroner ($52 million) to Ukraine, Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram said on June 13.

13 June 2024, 02:13 PM

Norway to allocate more than a quarter-billion dollars to support Ukraine's air defenses

Norway is allocating €240 million ($257.9 million) to support Ukraine's air defenses, Norway's Foreign Affairs Ministry reported on X.

12 June 2024, 09:18 AM

Ukraine strengthens defense network with new European security agreements

During the recent Ukraine-Northern Europe summit in Stockholm on May 31, Ukraine finalized three additional security agreements with Sweden, Iceland, and Norway, collectively committing over 14 billion euros in military aid to Kyiv.

4 June 2024, 05:19 PM

Ukraine inks bilateral security agreement with Norway

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a bilateral security agreement with Norway in Sweden on May 31, as announced at a press conference during the third Ukraine-Northern Europe summit.

31 May 2024, 04:16 PM

Ukraine set to ink three major security pacts at Stockholm summit

"Today, Ukraine will sign three security agreements that will ensure projected defense and other comprehensive support for a long period," President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Telegram on May 31.

31 May 2024, 12:50 PM

Baltic states, Poland, Finland, and Norway to create ‘unmanned wall’ for border security – LRT

The Baltic states, Poland, Finland, and Norway have agreed to establish an "unmanned wall" to protect their external borders, Lithuanian news outlet LRT reported on May 24, citing the country’s Interior Minister Agne Bilotaite.

25 May 2024, 12:58 PM

Norway

1
2
3
4
5
6