On 23 August, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said Norway will keep Ukraine aid unchanged in 2027, Ukrinform reported. He spoke during Ukraine’s State Flag Day ceremony in Kyiv, attended by six Nordic-Baltic leaders. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked them and tied the flag to Ukraine’s resistance against Russia’s war.
Norway keeps 2027 support at about $9 billion
Norway's PM Støre put Norway’s 2027 assistance at about $9 billion, the same level as this year. It will cover military, humanitarian, and financial support.
“In 2027, we will maintain aid at the same level as this year—approximately $9 billion,” Støre said.
He said every party in Norway’s Parliament supports continued aid. Støre also said the package would follow Ukrainian priorities. He noted that supporting and rebuilding Ukraine is not just aid but an investment in Europe's own security.
Støre said Norway and Ukraine were due to sign a strategic partnership declaration later on 23 August. He said it would put cooperation on a long-term footing and benefit both countries.
Zelenskyy puts Ukraine’s flag at the center of the ceremony
Ukraine marked State Flag Day on 23 August, one day before Independence Day. In his address, President Zelenskyy pointed to the historic Independence Flag displayed at the ceremony. Ukrainians carried that flag into Parliament after restoring independence on 24 August 1991.
Zelenskyy said Ukrainians had preserved their blue-and-yellow symbol through 70 years of Soviet rule. He then connected it directly to Russia’s invasions.
“In 2014 and in February 2022, Russia attacked to take away this flag, our symbols, our freedom and independence,” Zelenskyy said.
He also thanked the Nordic-Baltic leaders standing alongside him. The visitors came from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Norway.
Ukraine marks the 35th anniversary of restoring its independence tomorrow, on 24 August.
Norway’s support already spans defense, budget, and energy needs
The 2026 Nansen Program covers Norwegian support for Ukraine’s military and civilian needs.
- Norway supplied Ukraine with missiles for NASAMS air defense systems in January.
- In March, Oslo provided $200 million in budget support for pensions, teachers, emergency workers, and other civilian needs.
- Zelenskyy and Støre signed a declaration on enhanced defense and security cooperation in April.
- Norway then pledged $45 million for Ukraine’s energy resilience in May.
- In June, Støre pledged further support for Ukraine’s air defenses after a Russian attack.
