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Zelensky
Zelensky in Oslo for Talks with Norwegian PM
Zelensky’s visit comes as some 30 military chiefs from countries keen to protect an eventual Russia-Ukraine ceasefire prepared for talks in Britain on a possible peacekeeping force.
March 20, 2025
Ukraine
Norway Doubles Ukraine Aid to €7B
The Norwegian prime minister called the additional funding a “solid contribution to peace and stability in Europe.”
March 6, 2025
Zelensky
Norway Denies Reports of Fuel Halt to US Forces
Norway’s Ministry of Defense issued a statement after a Norwegian supplier called for supply halts to the US Navy following a standoff between the Ukrainian and US heads of state on Friday.
March 2, 2025
Europe
EU’s $200 Billion Dilemma: Seize Russian Assets or Hold for Leverage?
The UK, as well as Baltic and Nordic nations are pushing for immediate action while France, Germany, and Italy are opposed.
Feb. 25, 2025
Europe
Macron Says France and Allies ‘United’ on Ukraine
Macron held the new meeting on Ukraine on Wednesday afternoon in a bid to coordinate a European response to what he has called an “existential threat” from Russia after a shock US policy shift.
Feb. 19, 2025
US
Norwegian Aid Group Lays Off 1,700 Workers Over US Aid Freeze
The de-mining job cut are in countries including Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iraq and Cambodia.
Feb. 11, 2025
Russia
Norway Releases Russian-Crewed Ship After Cable Damage
Police attorney said no evidence had been found linking the ship to the act, adding that while the investigation would continue, there was no reason for the vessel to remain in Tromsø any longer.
Feb. 1, 2025
Russia
Norway Seizes Russian-Crewed Ship over Suspected Cable Damage
Nations around the Baltic Sea have scrambled to bolster their defences since the suspected sabotage of undersea cables in recent months, with some observers blaming Russia.
Jan. 31, 2025
Ukraine
France, Norway Say Jet Fighter Deliveries to Ukraine ‘on Schedule’
France has agreed to provide Ukraine with an unspecified number of Mirage 2000-5s and Norway five F-16s
Jan. 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘How Do You Like My Garbage Truck?’ – Ukraine at War Update for Oct. 31
Harris, Trump hold dueling rallies in North Carolina as push for swing states begins; Oslo offers $118M for Kyiv’s F-16s; Russians injure at least 12 with a glide-bomb attack on Kharkiv high-rise.
Oct. 31, 2024
War in Ukraine
World Briefing: September 30, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Sept. 30, 2024
Chornobyl
Forest Fires Deposit Decades-Old Radioactive Dust in Norway, Finland
Fires raging in northern Ukraine are blamed for the increased radiation levels detected in the Arctic. Meanwhile Kyiv suffers the worst air quality in the world on Friday.
Sept. 20, 2024
Denmark
Denmark Used Kremlin Cash to Triple Production of Ukrainian Howitzer
Copenhagen and Kyiv officials, worked with domestic producers and overseas suppliers to put modern artillery in the hands of Ukrainian gunners, only three months after the financing came through.
Sept. 16, 2024
Drones
Arctic Circle Airports Closed After Suspected Ukrainian Drone Attacks
Russian social media says Murmansk and Apatity airports were temporarily closed on Thursday after suspected Ukrainian drones were shot down on successive days.
Sept. 12, 2024
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Norway Approves License for Nammo to Produce 155mm Ammo in Ukraine
The Norwegian government announced it was allowing the ammunition manufacturer to transfer the technology Kyiv needs to make its own critically needed artillery ammunition.
Aug. 24, 2024
Washington
Norway Funds Ten-Fold Increase in Nammo Ammo Production for Ukraine
The Norwegian government has announced additional funding to allow NAMMO to increase the production of 155mm artillery and 120mm tank ammunition as well as AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles.
July 10, 2024