Zelenskyy discusses strategic defence partnership with Crown Prince of Norway
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, the presidential press service reports.
"Volodymyr Zelenskyy informed about the constant Russian strikes and the situation at the front. Russia continues its terror against people and life, so together with partners, Ukraine is doing everything possible to strengthen air defence and enhance protection," the report says.
The president also noted that Ukraine and Norway are developing a strategic partnership in the field of security and defence. In particular, yesterday Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre signed a corresponding declaration, which simultaneously marks the start of work on the Drone Deal.
The head of state emphasized that our country wants to develop a long-term, mutually beneficial partnership that will strengthen the defence potential of both Ukraine and Norway, and thanked the Norwegian government and people for supporting Ukraine, in particular for the allocation of EUR 9 billion in aid for 2026.
