Norwegian government proposes to increase aid to Ukraine
Photo: Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre (Getty Images)
The Norwegian government has proposed increasing aid to Ukraine by 5 billion Norwegian kroner (around 430 million euros) this year and providing at least 15 billion Norwegian kroner (about 1.3 billion euros) annually until 2030, states Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
According to JJonas Gahr Støre, the Norwegian government has proposed increasing the Nansen program's support for Ukraine to a total of 135 billion Norwegian kroner (11.5 billion euros).
The program is also set to be extended by three years, from 2027 to 2030.
"We proposed setting a minimum level for our support to Ukraine, with 15 billion Norwegian kroner forming the baseline annually, instead of the previous cap of 75 billion Norwegian kroner for the entire program," Støre explained.
He also noted that this approach would allow for increased assistance to Ukraine if needed, with the possibility of revisiting the allocation twice a year for additional funding.
Støre emphasized that it's impossible to predict what will happen in the near future, so the support program must be flexible. For instance, if there is a need to focus on reconstruction, the funds will be directed toward that area.
Aid to Ukraine from Norway
It was reported in April that Norway had provided Ukraine with military assistance worth 90 million euros in recent months.
In June, Norway allocated 1.1 billion kroner (around $74 million) for the restoration of energy facilities in Ukraine, which were damaged by Russian strikes.
In September, it was announced that Norway would transfer 570 million Norwegian kroner (€48.28 million) to the International Fund for Ukraine. The funds will be used to purchase drones and air defense systems for the Ukrainian military.
