Zelensky, Støre discuss defense cooperation between Ukraine, Norway

In a phone call, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre discussed a new defense package for Ukraine and further cooperation.

The relevant statement was made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Twitter, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“Had a phone call with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. Thanked for the new defense package that will strengthen us on land, in the sky & at sea. I’m also grateful for a significant 5-year aid package being prepared for approval in Norway. We discussed further cooperation. Victorious together!” Zelensky wrote.

A reminder that Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre proposed to allocate NOK 75 billion (USD 7.3 billion) in aid to Ukraine over five years.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine

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