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Norway Boosts Ukraine Energy Aid With $149M Winter Support Through EU Framework
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Norway is providing an additional $149.2 million in funding to secure access to electricity and heating for people across Ukraine.
According to the statement, published by the Norwegian government on October 22, this financing, delivered in cooperation with the European Union, will help meet Ukraine’s energy needs as the nation heads into its fourth winter of full-scale war.
“Ukraine is facing another difficult winter and the power supply in the country is unstable. Together with the EU, Norway is stepping up efforts to ensure that Ukrainian households, businesses and institutions have access to energy. These efforts are important both for individual Ukrainians and for keeping the wheels of the country turning,” said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The funding from Norway is being channeled through the EU’s Ukraine Investment Framework (UIF), an instrument designed to mobilize public and private investments for Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction following the destruction caused by Russia’s war of aggression. The UIF is part of the Ukraine Facility, the EU’s dedicated instrument for civilian support.
According to the statement, this delivery marks the first time Ukraine will receive support from Norway directly through this mechanism.
“Ukraine needs an adequate, stable supply of energy in order to maintain essential services as it continues to fight to defend itself. By cooperating with the EU, we are ensuring that the funds will be used to help secure Ukraine’s energy supply,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide.
This new funding is provided under the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine and comes in addition to the support for gas purchases already provided in 2025. Since 2022, Norway has provided a total of $606.8 million in funding for gas imports to Ukraine, the statement reads.
Earlier, Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov announced that Ukraine and Norway are launching a new joint initiative called Brave-Norway, backed by $21.8 million in funding, to develop advanced defense technologies.
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