United to win: Norway provides over $92 million to bolster Ukrainian air defense

Norway will allocate 1 billion kroner ($92.69 million) to support Ukraine's air defense.

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the NATO summit in Washington reported that, according to Reuters.

"Ukrainians need more air defense to protect their population from Russian bombs and missiles," he said.

Støre announced the funding a day after Norway announced it would transfer six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to help defend against Russian air attacks.

On the eve of the summit, Volodymyr Zelensky said it should become a "Patriot platform" for Ukraine. New security agreements and "strong steps from the United States" are also expected. At the same time, Ukraine would not receive the desired invitation to join the Alliance at this summit.

What is known about the transfer of air defense equipment to Ukraine by partner countries

• France will supply Ukraine with a new batch of Aster anti-aircraft missiles for the SAMP/T air defense system.
• The US is considering sending another Patriot battery to Ukraine.
• Germany handed over the IRIS-T air defense system to Ukraine in May.
• At the same time, Ukraine will receive the third Patriot air defense system from Germany.
• The Netherlands has publicly announced its readiness to purchase a Patriot battery for Ukraine.

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NATO's jubilee summit at the level of heads of state took place in Washington on July 9-11. President Volodymyr Zelensky headed the Ukrainian delegation.

On the summit's sidelines, in addition to the planes, the USA, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and Romania leaders announced the transfer to Ukraine of five Patriot and SAMP-T strategic air defense systems and the provision of dozens of tactical air defense systems shortly.

In addition, the Allies announced their intention to provide Ukraine with a minimum base funding of 40 billion euros over the next year.

Also, at the reception after the round table "Women, peace and security," US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announced $7 million in aid for Ukrainian female military personnel. These funds will be spent on over 10,000 uniforms, shoes, and other necessary equipment for military women.