Zelensky in Norway for king’s funeral, defence talks
Norway is a main provider of military and civilian aid to Kyiv following Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Norway on Tuesday, the day before the funeral of King Harald V, to discuss air defense issues with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store. The visit aims to strengthen military support for Ukraine. Zelensky plans to meet Store this evening to discuss continued assistance, focusing on air defense systems and other critical support needed to endure the harsh winter.
The Ukrainian leader expressed gratitude to Norway for the farewell ceremony of King Harald V, who passed away last month at the age of 89 and will be buried in Oslo on Wednesday. Ukraine urgently requires air defense systems and other forms of military aid as it prepares for a challenging winter. The talks with Norway will focus on how Norwegian military and civilian assistance can best meet Ukraine's current needs, particularly in addressing its weak anti-ballistic capabilities.
Zelensky mentioned plans to meet with Store in both Norway and Canada to develop Ukraine's own anti-ballistic system. Norway is one of the primary contributors of military and civilian aid to Kyiv since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.
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