Norway to maintain Ukraine aid at around $9 billion in 2027, PM says
Norway will maintain its military, humanitarian, and financial assistance to Ukraine at around $9 billion in 2027.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has announced that Norway will maintain Ukraine's aid at around $9 billion in 2027, according to a report by Ukrinform. Speaking at a ceremony to raise Ukraine's National Flag, Støre emphasized that the cost of supporting Ukrainians should not be overlooked. He highlighted the daily realities faced by millions of Ukrainians, including air raid sirens, nights in shelters, funerals, and separated families.
Støre assured that Norway's support will continue, backed by all parties in the Parliament. The aid, which is broad and includes military, humanitarian, and financial assistance, will align with Ukrainian priorities. Støre stressed that supporting and rebuilding Ukraine is an investment in Europe's own security. Later today, Norway and Ukraine will sign a declaration of strategic partnership, aiming to establish long-term cooperation.
The Prime Minister emphasized the partnership as a mutually beneficial relationship. Ukraine will celebrate its National Flag Day on Sunday, August 23. Besides Norway's Prime Minister, world leaders including Finland's President Alexander Stubb, Lithuania's President Gitanas Nausėda, Estonia's Prime Minister Kristers Michal, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and Latvia's Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs attended the event in Kyiv.
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