
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced the allocation of financial assistance to Ukraine in the amount of 8 billion euros for 2026 and 2027, of which 70% of the funds will be allocated for military needs.
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Norway continues to provide financial and military support to Ukraine as part of a long-term commitment.
Norway will allocate 8 billion euros to Ukraine in 2026 and 2027, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said.
70% of these funds will be directed to military needs.
Norway will allocate 8 billion euros to Ukraine in 2026 and 2027, mainly for military needs, said Kingdom Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
“Norway’s contribution to Ukraine this year will be almost 8 billion euros. Our approach is the same for 2027,” said the Norwegian Prime Minister.
He noted that 70% of these funds are intended for military needs.

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