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Norway Unveils $400 Million Ukraine Package for Winter Energy and Budget Support

The money prioritizes urgent winter energy repairs to keep heat on, with budget support designed as a bridge until EU funds arrive.

Overview

  • Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide announced the package in Kyiv and said the funds are available for immediate release.
  • $200 million will fund gas purchases and emergency repairs to restore heating and electricity during severe cold.
  • The remaining $200 million provides macro-financial support to cover budget needs until European Union financing is disbursed, including public-sector salaries.
  • Norway and Ukraine advanced defense-industry cooperation talks involving air defense systems, missile interceptors, and advanced long-range weapons.
  • Leading Ukrainian defense companies joined the meetings as officials signaled continued Norwegian backing following earlier military and energy assistance.