Denys Shmyhal addresses military support for Ukraine with Norwegian Defence Minister
Ukraine Government
Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, posted 24 July 2025 14:40
Minister of Defence of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal held a discussion with Norway's Minister of Defence, Tore Sandvik.
The parties reviewed the outcomes of the Ramstein format meeting.
As Denys Shmyhal noted, Norway has allocated a total of EUR 1 billion in 2025 for the procurement of drones, with EUR 400 million designated for purchases directly from Ukrainian manufacturers.
"We have promising prospects for strengthening cooperation. We are grateful for this support," added the Head of Ukraine's Ministry of Defence.
The conversation covered topics such as the development of joint defence industry production, bolstering air defence capabilities, and training Ukrainian military personnel.
"I outlined our priority needs to my colleague. We also look forward to Ukraine's participation in SAFE projects. We thank Norway for its consistent assistance in enhancing Ukraine's protection," stated Denys Shmyhal.
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