Norway's parliamentary leaders agreed on March 6 to extend support for Ukraine by 50 billion Norwegian krone ($4.6 billion) to a complete of 85 billion Norwegian krone ($7.8 billion) in 2025.
"We’re growing assist as a result of there’s a want for it, and it’s a strong contribution to peace and stability in Europe," Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stated following the settlement. "It’s a very, very excessive quantity. It’s wanted within the protection wrestle that Ukraine is in."
Norway initially deliberate to allocate $2.1 billion for navy support to Ukraine in 2025
Though it was not instantly clear as to the place the extra funds could be disbursed, Norwegian media outlet NRK reported that the place the help will likely be dictated by Ukraine's want.
Norway has been one in all Ukraine's staunchest supporters in Europe. Beforehand, Støre introduced on in December 2024 that the Nordic nation will present 2.7 billion Norwegian kroner ($242 million) to bolster Ukraine's navy and assist it deter Russian threats within the Black Sea.
Chatting with reporters in regards to the new support on March 6, Støre additionally criticized actions taken by the Trump administration during the last week, together with halting U.S. military aid and intelligence sharing for Ukraine.
"Ukraine is in a dramatic defensive battle towards a sustained Russian assault. The adjustments in the US have weakened assist for Ukraine," Støre stated, including that the state of affairs was "very unhappy."
Because the Nordic nation's assist for Ukraine proceed, Norway beforehand pledged a brand new funding mechanism for Ukraine, the "Norwegian mannequin," meant to enrich an present "Danish mannequin" of protection spending. The Danish mannequin goals to buy arms from Ukrainian producers reasonably than offering materiel shipments.
The Kyiv IndependentThe Kyiv Independent news desk