Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has announced additional funding to help provide Ukraine with electricity and heating ahead of the winter season.

Source: Støre during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Oslo on 22 October, as reported by European Pravda

Details: During the meeting with Zelenskyy, Støre stated that Norway is allocating an additional NOK 1.5 billion (approx. US$98.3 million) to ensure Ukraine's access to electricity and heating.

"Norway provides strong support to Ukraine and will continue to do so. It is essential to maintain close dialogue with the Ukrainian authorities to ensure that the support meets needs on the ground in Ukraine," he emphasised.

The Norwegian prime minister added that interactions with Ukraine are now close and regular, both directly with the president and with members of the Ukrainian government.

"During the meeting [with Zelenskyy – ed.], I presented Norway's plans for continued support to Ukraine through 2026. I believe that support for Ukraine will remain strong," Støre stressed.

Background:

• On 20 October, the EU Foreign Affairs Council called on the European Commission to develop additional measures to strengthen Ukraine's energy security.
• On 13 October, it became known that the European Union was preparing an additional €100 million winter aid package for Ukraine.
• Poland also pledged to assist Ukraine following Russian strikes on the energy sector.
• On 21 October, Sweden announced a contribution of €35 million through the World Bank to help Ukraine prepare for winter.

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