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Norway to give over $9 billion to Ukraine in 2027

OSLO: Norway plans to give another 85 billion Norwegian crowns ($9.2 billion) in financial support to Ukraine in the 2027 fiscal year, in line with the amount given in 2026, the Nordic country’s government said in a statement on Sunday. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere and leaders from across the Nordic and Baltic region are visiting Kyiv on Sunday in a show of support for Ukraine in…

Norway to give over $9 billion to Ukraine in 2027

Norway has announced that it will provide Ukraine with an additional 85 billion Norwegian crowns, equivalent to $9.2 billion, in financial aid for the 2027 fiscal year. This amount matches the level of support Norway provided in 2026. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere, along with leaders from the Nordic and Baltic regions, visited Kyiv on Sunday to demonstrate solidarity with Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia.

The Norwegian government's statement highlighted that the donation will cover both military and humanitarian expenses.

Stoere emphasized that this support is not merely assistance but an investment in Europe's own security. He noted that by supporting and rebuilding Ukraine, Norway is actively contributing to the continent's defense. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed that Ukraine's strikes on Russian economic targets have opened "Pandora's box," indicating that Moscow will retaliate against Ukraine's most critical economic sectors.

In recent weeks, both nations have intensified their drone campaigns, targeting each other's economic infrastructure that extends far beyond the battlefield. As the conflict on the ground continues to drag on for over four and a half years, the economic warfare between Russia and Ukraine shows no signs of slowing down.

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