Norway raises its support for Ukraine to $8.35 billion in 2026
August 25, 2025231 ViewsRead Time: 1 minutes
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Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre announced that his government has proposed allocating about $8.35 billion in military and civilian aid to Ukraine during 2026, as part of its ongoing support for Kyiv amid the ongoing war with Russia.
Støre clarified, during a visit to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, that the aid includes humanitarian and military aspects, affirming Oslo's commitment to "support Ukraine in facing the exceptional circumstances it is going through."
The Norwegian Ministry of Defense revealed on Sunday an agreement with Germany to finance the purchase of two "Patriot" air defense systems equipped with ammunition for Ukraine, with funding of approximately $690 million.
According to the government proposal, which awaits approval from the Norwegian parliament, the total aid allocated to Kyiv could reach $27 billion since the outbreak of the war.
It is worth noting that Oslo announced last April an increase in its support for Ukraine for 2025 by about $5 billion, bringing it to $8.1 billion at that time.
In contrast, Moscow repeatedly refuses to send Western weapons to Kyiv, asserting that these steps "exacerbate the crisis and prolong the conflict," considering them an indirect participation of NATO countries in the war.
