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Norway to provide an additional NOK 465 million in humanitarian support to Ukraine

Government of Norway

Press release | Date: 19/11/2025

Humanitarian needs in Ukraine continue to rise steeply. Russia has intensified its attacks, forcing Ukrainians to flee their homes and causing more and more civilian casualties.

'Norway's humanitarian support to Ukraine is saving lives and alleviating suffering. It is helping the Ukrainian people to retain their resilience. This is a key priority for Norway,' said Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust.

Norway is providing a further NOK 465 million in humanitarian support to Ukraine. This allocation comes in addition to the NOK 120 million for food security announced in connection with the International Food Security Summit held in Kyiv on 19 November.

In July this year, Ukraine recorded the highest number of civilian losses since May 2022. The evacuation of civilians from the front lines is placing enormous pressure on local authorities' reception systems.

These additional allocations bring Norway's support for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and for refugees in Ukraine's neighbouring countries to NOK 3 billion for 2025.

The funding will be channelled through UN partners, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and Norwegian humanitarian organisations. Norway gives priority to providing protection and humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable people on the front lines, supporting evacuations and assisting Ukrainians who have been internally displaced. Funding from Norway is also being used to provide support for people who have lost their homes due to Russian attacks.

'The scale of humanitarian needs in Ukraine is vast. The cooperation we are seeing between Norwegian humanitarian organisations and local organisations to help Ukraine's civilian population is invaluable. Norway attaches special importance to projects aimed at protecting and improving the situation for children. The collaborative projects also provide food for civilians in need, direct cash transfers and shelter, and promote mine clearance activities,' said Mr Aukrust.

Russia's attacks on Ukraine's electricity grid have increased significantly since the summer. The winter months are particularly challenging for Ukrainians, especially those living in cities and in local communities on the front line. Intensified attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure make it difficult to maintain a stable supply of electricity and adequate heating for homes, schools and health clinics.

'The funding from Norway will also be used to repair and upgrade small power plants and energy infrastructure in local communities. It is important to reinforce the synergies between humanitarian action and reconstruction efforts, in cooperation with the Ukrainian authorities,' said Mr Aukrust.

The funds will be distributed as follows