Norway will allocate $240 million to strengthen the Ukrainian Navy

The Norwegian government will allocate 2.7 billion kroner ($242 million) to strengthen the Ukrainian navy and help it deter Russian naval forces in the Black Sea.

This was stated by Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, RBC-Ukraine reports citing Reuters.

“It is necessary to protect the population and infrastructure of Ukraine from attacks by the Russian Black Sea Fleet,” he said.

Stere added that it is also important to protect the export of grain and other products by sea, which bring Ukraine important revenues.

Most of the funding will go to innovation and autonomy under the Maritime Capabilities Coalition, which Norway and the United Kingdom launched last year to make Ukraine's navy more compatible with Western allies.

The support includes donations from the Norwegian Armed Forces, as well as military equipment purchased from industry for donation.

The government said the funds will also be used for demining operations and training for Ukrainian soldiers.

“The systems we are providing will enhance the capabilities of the Ukrainian forces to detect and clear mines along the coast,” said Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram.

Author - Dmitriy Levchenko, 16/12/2024