Norway is allocating NOK 4 billion, equivalent to approximately $400 million, to support Ukraine’s energy sector and ensure the stable functioning of the state during the winter period. The announcement was made by Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide during his visit to Kyiv on January 12.
This assistance is primarily aimed at helping Ukraine get through the winter season without major disruptions to energy supply, while maintaining the operation of key state systems amid ongoing challenges to the economy and infrastructure.
In May 2024, Norway became the 15th country to sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine under the G7 Vilnius Declaration. Under this agreement, Norway plans to provide Ukraine with approximately €6.4 billion in support over the period from 2023 to 2027.
This long-term assistance covers not only financial aid but also military and defense cooperation. In particular, it includes the supply of NASAMS air defense systems, related equipment, as well as training and capacity building for Ukrainian specialists.
In addition, in April 2025 the Norwegian government approved additional funding of NOK 50 billion (around $4.6 billion) specifically for 2025. As a result, the total volume of Norway’s assistance to Ukraine during that year was increased to NOK 85 billion, or approximately $7.8 billion.
Later that autumn, Norway also earmarked €6 billion for military assistance to Ukraine in the draft state budget for 2026, confirming its intention to maintain a high level of support in the medium term.
As a result, Norway remains one of Ukraine’s key partners, providing both urgent financial assistance to help the country get through the winter and substantial long-term support in the fields of security and defense.
