Zelenskyy, Norwegian PM discuss support for Ukraine in 2026, including $150 mln gas purchase
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre discussed Ukraine’s support for the coming year during a meeting in Oslo.
"We are very grateful to you, the people of Norway, for saving the lives of our people. And this is really very important, because Russia attacks us every day. Of course, we are on alert and, of course, we defend ourselves with air defense and helicopters, with F-16s, many different things, but this is never enough. We are grateful for your support and we talked about continuing in 2026," Zelenskyy said during a press conference in Norway on Wednesday.
The president stressed that Russia is not stopping, and it is necessary to continue to put pressure on Vladimir Putin with joint efforts.
Zelenskyy also thanked Norway for its great support, in particular energy.
"Today we have a new energy support package from Norway, the third this year – about $150 million for the purchase of gas in the winter. Energy support is extremely important. I thanked Norway for this assistance and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre during our meeting," Zelenskyy said on Telegram after the talks.
Zelenskyy spoke about the consequences of the Russian shelling on the night of Wednesday.
"Thank you for the solidarity and sympathy. We discussed Ukraine’s needs for air defense systems, missiles for them, and other steps that can strengthen Ukraine in the winter. We talked separately about our defense cooperation - the production of drones and missiles, the expansion of the PURL initiative. We also coordinated positions and meetings that will take place this week in Europe," he noted.
In turn, Jonas Gahr Støre informed the president about support for Ukraine. In particular, according to him, Norway plans to continue military support.
The interlocutors also discussed diplomatic steps.
Jonas Gahr Störe said he would meet with Zelenskyy again on Friday, "when European leaders get together."
