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Norway's support to Ukraine is of vital importance

Government of Norway

Press release | Date: 02/02/2024

The Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine is helping Ukraine both to defend its people and territory against Russia's attacks and to maintain critical public functions.

Just under a year ago, the Storting (Norwegian parliament) reached agreement on an unprecedented package of support for Ukraine, the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine. Under the support programme, Norway will provide military and civilian support totalling NOK 75 billion over a period of five years. Today, 2 February, the Government presented a white paper on the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine, which provides an overview of Norway's support.

'Norway's support to Ukraine ranges from donations of air defence missiles to the provision of funding to pay teachers' salaries. Our contributions are important both for Ukraine's fight to defend itself and for the everyday lives of Ukrainians. Our support to Ukraine is a long-term commitment that has the unanimous backing of the Storting. Russia's war against Ukraine is the greatest security policy challenge of our time. The Ukrainian people are fighting for their survival and freedom. Their fight to defend themselves is also our fight - for democratic values and European security. That is why Norway will continue to support Ukraine,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Key areas of Norwegian support

• Broad military support along several tracks to support Ukraine's fight to defend itself. Air defence and artillery ammunition have long been a high priority for Ukraine, and Norway has provided support in these areas. Together with the UK, Norway is leading a maritime coalition to help Ukraine build up its coastal and maritime defences.
• Extensive civilian support to the Ukrainian government administration and to maintain critical public functions in sectors such as energy, nuclear safety and health, in order to keep the wheels of society turning in the face of ongoing Russian attacks.
• Emergency aid to Ukrainians in need. Some 14. 6 million Ukrainians are currently in need of humanitarian assistance.

An overview of Norwegian support under the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine can be found here: Norwegian support to Ukraine and neighbouring countries