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Norway to increase 2025 Ukraine aid funding by $4.6 billion

The Norwegian parliament approved boosting military aid to Ukraine to NOK85 billion ($7.8 billion) in 2025, public broadcaster NRK reported on March 6.

7 March 2025, 12:18 AM

Finland joins effort to develop Ukraine peace plan

Finland is participating in crafting a peace plan to resolve Russia’s war against Ukraine, President Alexander Stubb announced following a European leaders’ summit on Ukraine held in London on March 2, according to a statement reported by outlet Yle.

3 March 2025, 07:33 PM

Norway considers major Ukraine aid boost after White House dispute

The Norwegian government is considering a significant increase in military aid to Ukraine and expanding its own defense budget in response to recent events at the White House, Euractiv reported on March 1.

3 March 2025, 05:30 PM

Norwegian company halts fuel to US ships, citing Trump-Zelenskyy clash: ‘We have a moral compass’

Norwegian company Haltbakk Bunkers announced that it will stop supplying fuel to US military ships in Norwegian waters, citing the Oval Office confrontation between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, CEO Gunnar Gran told Kystens Næringsliv on March 1.

2 March 2025, 02:42 PM

Ukraine’s Naftogaz taps Norwegian grant to boost gas reserves

Ukraine’s Naftogaz Group has secured financing from Norway to purchase gas, with funds channeled through the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the company’s press service announced on Feb. 25.

26 February 2025, 11:46 AM

Norway joins international drone coalition for Ukraine as aid efforts expand

Norway has joined the international drone coalition supporting Ukraine, the Norwegian Ministry of Defense announced on Feb. 15 via its X social media page.

16 February 2025, 05:46 PM

Norway detains Russian-crewed vessel over Baltic cable damage

Norwegian police have searched the Silver Dania vessel, which has a Russian crew, on suspicion of involvement in damaging an undersea fiber optic cable, VG outlet wrote on Jan. 30.

31 January 2025, 02:15 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 approves $3.2 billion 2025 Ukraine aid budget

The Norwegian parliament has approved increasing Ukraine aid funding for 2025 to $3.17 billion, Ukrainian outlet Euromaidan Press reported on Nov. 28.

28 November 2024, 09:11 PM

Europe funds weapon production in Ukraine, including long-range missiles and drones

European partners, facing challenges in producing enough weaponry to counter Russian aggression, have developed a new strategy to fund Ukraine’s domestic arms production, the Wall Street Journal reported on Nov. 26.

27 November 2024, 10:54 AM

Norway to boost 2025 Ukraine aid budget to $2.7 billion

The Norwegian government has proposed increasing aid to Ukraine in 2025 to at least NOK 30 billion ($2.7 billion), Norwegian public broadcaster NRK reported on Nov. 26.

26 November 2024, 09:03 PM

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

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