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Norway tightens border for Russian tourists

Norway will restrict entry for Russian citizens traveling for tourism and other non-essential trips, the government announced on its website on May 23.

23 May 2024, 11:55 AM

Infrastructure sabotage in Europe: Russia suspected but not openly blamed

European law enforcement is increasingly detecting Russian involvement in sabotage incidents targeting strategic infrastructure, yet there is a reluctance to formally accuse Moscow, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis published on May 20.

21 May 2024, 12:15 PM

Norwegian giant Equinor takes over Gazprom’s share on European gas market - Bloomberg

The Norwegian oil and gas company Equinor has quietly become a major player in the European gas market, taking over a position once held by Russia's Gazprom. Equinor now covers approximately 30% of the European Union's gas needs, Bloombergreported on May 13.

14 May 2024, 11:55 AM

Russian spies targeting Norway’s critical infrastructure exposed

Norway’s special services have exposed Russian spies allegedly preparing to sabotage key infrastructure facilities across the district that hosts Haakonsvern, the Royal Norwegian Navy’s largest base in Northern Europe, as well as vital oil, gas, and power installations.

3 May 2024, 03:31 PM

Norway allocates $600 million for Ukraine’s air defense — Zelenskyy

The Norwegian government has committed to spend an additional $600 million in 2024 to bolster Ukraine’s air defenses, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on April 30.

1 May 2024, 12:41 AM

France is training ten young Ukrainian pilots for the F-16

Ten Ukrainian pilots are undergoing F-16 training in France, BFM TV said on April 24.

25 April 2024, 12:39 PM

Norway mulls increasing military aid to Ukraine

Norwegian political parties are discussing the possibility of a "substantial" increase in long-term assistance to Ukraine, which could amount to $6.8 billion, Bloomberg reported on April 22.

23 April 2024, 02:03 AM

Ukraine to sign bilaterial security agreement with Norway

Ukraine and Norway concluded bilateral negotiations on a security guarantees agreement, with state leaders poised to sign the strategic document imminently, Presidential Office of Ukraine reported on April 15.

16 April 2024, 10:48 AM

Norway to equip Ukraine with upgraded F-16s — Norwegian FM

Norway will transfer F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, equipped with state-of-the-art weaponry capable of striking along the front lines, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said during a briefing with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.

15 April 2024, 05:41 PM

NATO to establish new HQ in southern Finland — 140 km from Russia

NATO plans to open a headquarters in the city of Mikkeli in southern Finland, Finnish publication Iltalehti reported on April 9, citing Norwegian Defense Minister, Bjørn Gram.

10 April 2024, 09:15 AM

Norway joins Czech artillery ammunition initiative with contribution of more than $150 million

Oslo “have decided to contribute up to NOK 1.6 billion” (almost $153 million) to the Czech initiative to purchase “urgently needed artillery ammunition” for Ukraine, the Norwegian government announced on March 7.

7 March 2024, 06:35 PM

New NATO members Finland and Sweden launch joint Nordic Response 24 excercises with Norway

Major NATO military exercises named Nordic Response 24 are set to begin in the northern regions of Finland, Sweden, and Norway on March 4, Finnish media outlet Yle reported on March 3.

4 March 2024, 12:10 PM

Norway the latest to join Ukraine's growing list of security allies in diplomatic push

Ukraine started discussions with Norway to establish a bilateral security agreement, Ukraine’s Presidential website announced on Feb. 26.

27 February 2024, 09:33 AM

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