{
  "id": 6482675,
  "title": "Zelenskyy Pays Tribute to Norway’s King Harald V, Thanks Norwegian People for Wartime Support",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/zelenskyy-pays-tribute-to-norways-king-harald-v-thanks-norwegian",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T19:32:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/zelenskyy-pays-tribute-to-norway-s-king-harald-v-thanks-norwegian-people-for-wartime-support/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy honored the memory of Norway's late King Harald V, expressing profound gratitude to the Norwegian people for their wartime support. Speaking to UATV English, Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine's gratitude extends to Norway's government, royal family, and citizens. Recalling their meeting, Zelenskyy highlighted King Harald V's embodiment of Norway's openness, dignity, and respect for people over his 35-year reign. He noted that the friendship between Ukraine and Norway has strengthened significantly during this period. Zelenskyy specifically thanked Norway for standing by Ukraine throughout the war and for decisions that continue to aid Ukraine in defending its people and maintaining its resilience. The tribute took place as Zelenskyy attended Norway's farewell ceremony for King Harald V, where he also engaged in discussions with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, focusing on enhancing Ukraine's air defense and advancing the collaborative FREYJA anti-ballistic missile program.",
  "summary": "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy paid tribute to the late King Harald V of Norway, saying Ukraine will always be grateful to Norway for its support — from the government, the royal family, and the Norwegian people alike, UATV English reports. \"Ukraine will always be grateful to Norway for all its help. This is support not only from the government, but also from the royal family and the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}