Key points
- Norway will contribute to the Czech-led initiative: Umerov
- Norway has been one of Ukraine’s most committed European backers
ISLAMABAD: Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov announced Friday that Norway will provide €7 billion ($7.9 billion) in military aid to Ukraine in 2025, following a meeting with Norwegian Defence Minister Tore O Sandvik.
According to Anadolu Ajansi, Umerov said the fresh pledge includes an additional €5 billion in security support and praised Oslo’s commitment. “Together, we analysed the most effective ways to direct these funds to strengthen Ukraine’s Defense Forces,” he wrote on X.
I was glad to meet with Tore O. Sandvik, Norway’s Minister of Defense.
I thanked my colleague for the government’s initiative and the support of the Norwegian people — in particular, for the decision to allocate an additional €5 billion in security assistance to Ukraine for… pic.twitter.com/QHo9GRwVxj
— Rustem Umerov (@rustem_umerov) April 11, 2025
Equipping Ukrainian units with modern strike systems, armoured vehicles, and advanced technologies is among the top priorities, according to Umerov. “This is critically important support in light of the current threats,” he added.
“Unique expertise”
On ammunition, Umerov said Norway will contribute to the Czech-led initiative by helping fund the procurement and delivery of high-quality rounds to Ukrainian troops on the front lines.
He also emphasised plans to expand defence-industrial cooperation, highlighting potential new joint ventures in air defence and maritime technologies, where Norway offers “unique expertise.”
Norway will contribute NOK 10 billion (EUR 822 million) to equip and train a Ukrainian brigade, which is being built up together with the Nordic and Baltic countries.
I met today with my counterpart @toreosa, and we discussed the ways to strengthen our defense cooperation and…— Rustem Umerov (@rustem_umerov) April 11, 2025
“Norway continues to steadily increase military assistance, and we are sincerely grateful for that,” he said.
Norway’s growing military support comes amid renewed efforts by Kyiv to secure long-term partnerships and bolster its defence capabilities through industrial cooperation and allied funding, according to Anadolu Ajansi.
Most committed backers
According to Kyiv Independent, Norway has been one of Ukraine’s most committed European backers, providing military aid, humanitarian assistance, and financial support.
The country has also played a key role in stabilising Ukraine’s energy sector and hosting Ukrainian refugees.
On March 27, the Norwegian government announced that 3 billion kroner ($285.6 million) would be allocated for humanitarian aid to Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees in Moldova in 2025.
