Norway to provide Ukraine with EUR 6.3 bln five-year military aid program 

The Norwegian Foreign Affairs Ministry reported this. 

“We will support Ukraine as long as necessary. As part of the Support Program for Ukraine, Norway will provide military, humanitarian and civilian assistance totaling NOK 75 billion (EUR 6.3 billion - ed.) over five years,” the Prime Minister said.

Mr. Støre emphasized that his country and other NATO members have always supported Ukraine in its fight for independence and freedom.

“NATO membership has been a cornerstone of Norwegian security policy since the Alliance's founding in 1949 and is crucial now that Europe is at war again,” the Prime Minister said, adding that developing long-term cooperation between NATO and Ukraine is an important goal.

• The air forces of Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark are planning to create a unified air defense system amid the Russian threat.

• On May 18, during his visit to Norway, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk announced that Ukraine would receive more NASAMS air defense systems.

• Norway, in cooperation with the UK, provides Ukraine with 8 long-range MLRS and 3 radars to detect enemy artillery.