Norway’s NOK 85 billion support for Ukraine will continue next year, Prime Minister (Statsministeren) Jonas Gahr Støre said in Kyiv, signalling that Oslo aims to keep military and civilian assistance at the current level under the Nansen Support Programme (about €7.2 billion).
Budget signal in Kyiv underlines continuity of support
Støre conveyed the proposal during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Ukrainian capital. The government plans to maintain the extraordinary allocation of NOK 85 billion (€7.2 billion) in 2026, matching this year’s level.
If approved by the Storting (parliament), the overall framework for Norway’s Ukraine aid would reach NOK 275 billion (€23.3 billion) through 2030 under the Nansen Support Programme.
Air defence and drones emerge as priorities
Zelenskyy thanked Norway for contributions in air defence, training and maritime security. Oslo has emphasised strengthening Ukraine’s air-defence capacity and its participation in the international drone coalition, while continuing cooperation on energy security and sea defence.
These priorities reflect battlefield needs and the push to scale up deliveries that can be produced rapidly and integrated into Ukrainian operations.
Why Norway’s NOK 85 billion Ukraine support matters
For Norway, continued support is framed as part of safeguarding European security and stability. The government argues that sustained, predictable funding allows Ukraine to plan procurement—including from domestic industry—while ensuring long-term backing for reconstruction, demining, mental health services and critical infrastructure.
The Nansen Support Programme remains the umbrella for both military aid and civilian/humanitarian assistance, coordinated with Ukrainian authorities and international partners.
Next steps
Norway’s stance aligns with broader Nordic and EU efforts to expand air-defence coverage, bolster maritime security in the Black Sea, and scale unmanned systems. If the Storting endorses the 2026 level, Oslo will enter another budget year with clear funding and an articulated focus on defence capabilities and resilience.
Key next steps include parliamentary negotiations over the 2026 budget and detailed allocations across military and civilian lines.
