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Zelenska Secures Child-Return Cooperation as Norwegian Universities Join Ukrainian Studies Coalition

The visit highlighted Norway’s leading medevac support, with Zelenska announcing five youth mental-health spaces in Ukraine.

Overview

  • Zelenska met Crown Princess Mette-Marit to discuss returning deported children and rehabilitation, noting 1,718 children have been brought home through ongoing efforts.
  • Norwegian universities and research bodies formally joined the Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies, expanding courses, research networks and support for displaced scholars.
  • Norway’s Medevac partnership was highlighted as carrying about 80% of international evacuations, with 5,997 Ukrainians treated abroad and five specialized medical buses donated.
  • The Foundation reported 30 refurbished shelters at schools and kindergartens serving over 13,000 children for safer in-person learning.
  • At a Norad-organized panel in Oslo, Zelenska launched outreach to Norwegian companies to scale humanitarian and education projects, including youth mental-health spaces.