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Norway–Ukraine relations are foreign relations between Norway and Ukraine. Diplomatic relations between the two countries were established on 5 February 1992.[1] Norway is a member of NATO which Ukraine applied for in 2022. Both countries are members of the OSCE, Council of Europe, World Trade Organization and United Nations. Norway recognized Ukraine's independence in 1991.
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Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Following the 2022 Ukraine cyberattack, Jonas Gahr Støre warned "we need to be more alert" and emphasised that Norway also had to be more alert to hybrid attacks and to consider them a threat to society. He said: "I am concerned that we as individuals and companies and institutions must be aware that this is part of our preparedness." He went on to say that the issue of cyber security would be looked at by the new Defence Commission, to be headed by former justice minister Knut Storberget.[2]
Following the deployment of Russian troops to Eastern Ukraine, Støre expressed concerns about the situation and also condemned the actions by Russia. He also criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin's speech where Russia recognised the Donetsk and Luhansk people's republics as independent countries, and Sergei Lavrov's further comments.[3]
On 27 February, Støre and members of his cabinet announced that Norway would be freezing the Government Pension Fund of Norway's investment in Russia. A process to pull the Oil Fund out of the country over time was also initiated.[4]
On 31 March, Støre had an hour-long phone call with Putin after taking the initiative to do so with Nordic and European allies and the United States. He described the conversation as "possible to reach out" to Putin, and urged him to end the invasion of Ukraine. He also urged him to open humanitarian corridors in Mariupol and that the war required a negotiated solution.[5]
Støre visited Kyiv on 1 July, where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and announced that Norway would be contributing with 10 billion NOK in aid. The money would notably go to humanitarian aid, reconstruction and support to crucial infrastructure, such as schools and hospitals. Støre also visited the ruins of the city of Yahidne, which he described as "getting an insight into hell on earth".[6]
On 30 September, Støre condemned the Russian annexation of Kherson Oblast, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Donetsk Oblast and Luhansk Oblast. He also confirmed that Norway had accepted assistance from other allied countries to tighten security in the Norwegian sector. Regarding the annexations, he stated: "Putin has announced a few hours ago that Russia is incorporating four Ukrainian regions as part of Russia. The annexation of the four regions is without legitimacy. The so-called referendums were carried out under military occupation and are in violation of international law".[7]
At a press conference on 20 October, accompanied by justice minister Emilie Enger Mehl and defence minister Bjørn Arild Gram, Støre warned that the war in Ukraine was reaching a new and dangerous phase. He also warned that the security situation in Europe had become more tense in the wake of the Nord Stream pipeline sabotage.[8]
In early May 2023, he attended a summit in Helsinki, Finland, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other Nordic leaders.[9]
In February 2024, Støre announced that his government would provide 75 million NOK in support for Ukraine and stated that Norway would continue to support the country.[10]
Støre was one of the participants at the European-led Ukraine peace summit in March 2025. Despite the American absence at the summit, he argued that the United States should take part in any peace negotiations and that they would be the guarantor for security as a foundation for a peace settlement in the war in Ukraine.[11]
High level visits
High-level visits from Norway to Ukraine
- 1 July, 2022[12]
- 24 August, 2023 he arrived in Kyiv for Ukraine’s Independence Day. During the visit, he took part in official events, including laying a wreath, meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky, and visiting the town of Bucha and damaged infrastructure, including the power plant, where he pledged significant assistance, including IRIS-T air defense umbrellas, demining equipment, and energy support.[13]
- 24 February, 2025 he travelled to Kyiv to mark the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[14]
- 25 August, 2025 he arrived in Ukraine on Monday. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha welcomed him at the railway station in Kyiv. Met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.[15][16]
High-level visits from Ukraine to Norway
- 13 December, 2023 he travelled to Oslo to met with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Finnish President Sauli Niinistö, Icelandic Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson at the second Nordic–Ukrainian summit.[17] King Harald V received Zelenskyy in an audience at the Royal Palace, together with Queen Sonja, Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit.[18]
- 19–20 March, 2025 he travelled to Oslo to met with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.[19]
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