“[Ukrainian Prime Minister, Denys] Shmyhal is currently on a visit to Norway, where he met with Norwegian Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik and thanked him for the country’s “weighty contribution” and continued support for Ukraine.” ~ @kyivindependent_official 🇺🇦👏💙💛🙏🇳🇴
#Repost @kyivindependent_official with @use.repost_ . . . Norway will provide Ukraine with $7 billion in 2026 to support its defense sector, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on X on Nov. 5.
Shmyhal is currently on a visit to Norway, where he met with Norwegian Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik and thanked him for the country’s “weighty contribution” and continued support for Ukraine.
Ukraine will for the first time participate in the meeting of defense ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), to which Sandvik invited Shmyhal during their talks.
A separate memorandum was also signed between Ukrainian and Norwegian companies to launch joint defense production inside Ukraine.
Shmyhal said they also discussed strengthening air defense, long-range strike capabilities, and cooperation in countering attack drones, adding that Ukraine is prepared to share its battlefield experience.
“I am grateful to the government and the people of Norway for their significant contribution,” Shmyhal said.
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