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Ukraine
Norway Urges China to Use Kremlin Ties to Push Russia Toward Ukraine Peace Talks
Norway says Beijing’s close access to Moscow gives it a responsibility to help bring Russia to the negotiating table.
July 7, 2026
Ukraine
Norway Unanimously Joins Tribunal to Prosecute Russia’s Aggression
Oslo backs international legal efforts to prosecute Russia’s aggression and secure compensation for Ukraine.
June 12, 2026
Ukraine
Norway Pledges $11M for Chornobyl Repairs After Russian Drone Strike
The pledge came soon after another drone strike on the site of the 1986 nuclear disaster.
June 11, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine in Stronger Position Now, Norwegian PM Says
Jonas Gahr Støre said Kyiv is pushing back on the front line while Western cooperation with Ukraine is becoming “much more of a two-way street.”
June 10, 2026
NATO
On Russia’s Doorstep, Norway Goes ‘Total Defence’ Mode
Norway is expanding bomb shelters, stockpiling supplies and preparing civilians for potential conflict as war could once again reach the NATO country
May 23, 2026
Ukraine
Bucharest 9, Nordic Leaders Call for Increased Pressure on Russia
NATO’s Bucharest 9 and Nordic leaders called for stronger pressure on Russia, reaffirming support for Ukraine amid ongoing Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure.
May 13, 2026
Ukraine
Norway Commits Additional $302M to Ukraine
Norway says the new contribution will help Ukraine receive critical defense equipment quickly through NATO’s PURL initiative.
May 9, 2026
Drones
Ukraine, Norway to Launch Joint Production of ‘Mid-Strike’ Drones
Ukraine and Norway will jointly produce thousands of mid-strike drones in Norway, with all systems destined for Ukraine’s Defense Forces, the Defense Ministry said.
April 27, 2026
NATO
Norwegian F-35s Intercept Russian Il-38 Surveillance Plane
The Norwegian military described it as a “routine” mission when two F-35 fighters were sent to intercept a Russian maritime patrol aircraft approaching the country’s airspace.
April 20, 2026
Ukraine
EXPLAINED: More and Better Western Assistance to Ukraine Announced This Week
Europe just promised over $16 billion in military assistance to Ukraine, but critical parts of it, like missiles to shoot down Russian ballistic missiles, will be in short supply for years.
Updated: April 21, 2026
Ukraine
Ukraine and Norway Sign Major Drone Deal
Ukraine secured major military cooperation in Oslo hours after agreeing a €4 billion defense package with Germany in Berlin.
April 15, 2026
Ukraine
UK, Norway Hunt Russian Subs Near Critical Cables as Moscow Accuses Kyiv of ‘Sea Terror Plot’
UK and Norwegian forces tracked Russian submarines near critical cables, as Moscow’s TASS claims Ukraine is preparing attacks in Arctic waters with Norway’s support.
April 9, 2026
Russia
Russian Spies Found Posing as Fishermen and Tourists in Norway
Norway, like many other European countries, has ramped up security in its regions bordering Russia in the years following Moscow’s 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Jan. 6, 2026
Russia
Russian Tu-95 Bombers Carry Out ‘Scheduled’ Flight North of Scandinavia
Neither the date of the Tu-95 flights nor the countries that deployed monitoring aircraft were specified.
Dec. 25, 2025
NATO
In Russia’s Shadow, Norway to Buy Two Submarines and Missiles
Norway has a 198-kilometre (123-mile) land border with Russia, which is fighting a protracted war in Ukraine, as well as a maritime border in the Barents Sea.
Dec. 6, 2025
Russia
UK, Norway Unveil New Naval Pact to ‘Hunt Russian Submarines’ in North Atlantic
The move comes amid a sharp rise in Russian naval activity. The UK’s Ministry of Defence says sightings of Russian vessels in British waters have jumped 30% in the past two years.
Dec. 4, 2025