Zelenskyy Thanked Norway's Prime Minister for Energy Support of Ukraine
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke by phone with Norway's Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre, on Tuesday.
"Told Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Støre about the risks of escalation at the front. Outlined the current defense needs of Ukraine. Thanked for the support provided to our energy infrastructure and financing gas volumes necessary for the winter period," Zelenskyy tweeted.
Told Prime Minister of Norway @jonasgahrstore about the risks of escalation at the front. Outlined the current defense needs of Ukraine. Thanked for the support provided to our energy infrastructure and financing gas volumes necessary for the winter period.
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) January 3, 2023
The Norwegian side has not yet published a statement about the conversation between Jonas Gahr Støre and Zelenskyy.
Earlier, Zelenskyy called with the leaders of the UK and the Netherlands.
Norway has been providing military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine since the full-scale invasion of Russia.
In particular, the Norwegian government allocated 1 billion kroner (about 100 million euros) for the restoration of infrastructure in Ukraine, and also signed an agreement for a voluntary financial contribution to the EU Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine.
In December, the Norwegian government initiated approval in the parliament of a multi-year support programme for Ukraine.