The Norwegian authorities is allocating greater than NOK 4 billion (€240 million or about US$0.36 billion) by means of the Czech initiative to buy artillery ammunition for Ukraine and one other NOK 1 billion (€60.18 million or about US$90 million) by means of the European Peace Fund.
Supply: European Pravda as regards to the assertion of the Norwegian authorities's press service
Particulars: Norway is offering NOK 4 billion for the Czech initiative to purchase artillery shells for Ukraine worldwide. Norway additionally supplied funds for the Czech initiative in 2024.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre famous that this is among the key wants for the Ukrainian military, so Norway is making its contribution.
One other NOK 1 billion is being supplied for the European Peace Fund, by means of which the EU additionally funds army assist for Ukraine, the contribution may also be used for artillery ammunition.
"Norway and the EU have established shut, efficient cooperation on army help to Ukraine. Our contribution to the European Peace Facility and the joint help for the Czech-led ammunition initiative show that Europe continues to face along with Ukraine," Støre mentioned.
Previous to that, Norway supported Ukraine's buy of ammunition from Norwegian producers in cooperation with different Northern European international locations, in addition to transferring shells from its warehouses and sharing expertise in order that shells might be produced in Ukraine below licence.
Background:
- In early March, Norway agreed to extend assist to Ukraine by NOK 50 billion (about US$4.6 billion) in 2025, as much as NOK 85 billion (about US$7.8 billion).
- Czech Overseas Minister Jan Lipavský mentioned final week that the Czech initiative to buy ammunition for Ukraine has sufficient assets to make sure month-to-month provides till September 2025.
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