Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre visited one of the sites in Kyiv damaged by a Russian strike during his official trip to Ukraine. The Norwegian government plans to allocate NOK 85 billion, or approximately $9.2 billion, to support Ukraine next year.
According to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service, Støre inspected the damage together with the head of the agency, Andrii Danyk. Officials did not specify which location the Norwegian delegation visited.
Danyk briefed the delegation on how emergency units respond to wartime incidents and the challenges Ukrainian rescuers face every day. He said emergency crews often work under the threat of repeated Russian strikes.
“However, our main task always remains the same: to save lives, assist everyone affected and quickly deal with the consequences of attacks,” the head of the State Emergency Service said.
He also thanked the Norwegian government and people for supporting Ukraine and assisting its emergency services.
On the same day, the Norwegian government announced plans to ask parliament to approve NOK 85 billion in assistance for Ukraine in 2027. The proposed amount, equivalent to approximately $9.2 billion, matches Norway’s funding for Ukraine in 2026.
“Supporting and rebuilding Ukraine is also important for European security. The government therefore proposes continuing the extraordinary support of NOK 85 billion next year,” Støre said after meeting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv.
The funding is expected to be provided through Norway’s Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine. It will cover both military and civilian needs, with most of the assistance allocated to defence, including purchases of weapons from Ukrainian manufacturers.
