Rebuilding Ukraine: Norway commits over €92 mln to Ukraine's budget and reforms through Ukraine Facility for the first time
Norway has signed an agreement to provide funding to Ukraine through the EU's Ukraine Facility. In 2026, the country will allocate 1 billion Norwegian kroner (over 92 million euros) to help Ukrainian authorities continue delivering critical services and support reforms.
According to Rubryka, the Norwegian government's press service announced the agreement.
"Norway's funding will help cover the Ukrainian authorities' expenditure and keep government systems running smoothly. It will also support anti-corruption and energy reforms," the press service said.
Norway will channel the funding through the Ukraine Facility, a dedicated European Union instrument for providing non-military support to Ukraine. Its first component, or pillar, provides financial assistance tied to Ukraine's progress in implementing reforms agreed with the EU.
Funding will therefore depend on the successful implementation of the Ukraine Plan. Under this plan, Ukraine is carrying out the reforms needed to advance toward future membership in the European Union.
The Norwegian government stressed that Norway has become the first non-EU country to provide funding through the Ukraine Facility.
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said support for Ukraine encompasses not only its fight for freedom and independence but also its efforts to build a strong and effective state for the future.
"Ukraine's fight for freedom and independence also involves efforts to build a strong and effective state for the future. Norway supports Ukraine's reform ambitions and its path toward EU membership. At the same time, the Ukrainian authorities receive much-needed funding that enables them to deliver the services people need," Eide said.
Norway's contribution to the first pillar of the Ukraine Facility will provide budget support to the Ukrainian government.
According to Eide, the reforms Norway will support under the agreement will also help create the conditions for future private investment in Ukraine's reconstruction.
"Building an open, effective, and democratic Ukraine is crucial to the country's future in Europe. The reforms Norway will support under this agreement will also play an important role in attracting private investment in Ukraine's reconstruction," Eide stressed.
Norway already supports Ukraine through the mechanism's second pillar, the Ukraine Investment Framework. In 2026, Norway allocated 500 million Norwegian kroner under this pillar to develop Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
In addition, Norway allocated 1.5 billion Norwegian kroner in 2025 to help Ukraine purchase gas for electricity and heat generation.
Eide said cooperation with the European Union enables Norway to support Ukraine's budget while promoting reforms and attracting private-sector investment.
"Norway supports Ukraine in various ways. Through our cooperation with the EU, we provide budget support to the government and promote reforms, while also allocating funding to attract private-sector investment. This cooperation is crucial to ensuring that international support has the greatest possible impact," Eide said.
The Ukraine Facility is a dedicated EU instrument to support Ukraine from 2024 to 2027. Its key objectives include supporting Ukraine's economic stability, reconstruction, and modernization, as well as promoting reforms on its path toward EU membership.
The mechanism disburses funding as Ukraine implements agreed reforms. The Ukraine Facility has three main pillars.
- The first provides financial assistance to Ukraine through grants and loans under the Ukraine Plan. Norway will channel 1 billion Norwegian kroner pledged under the new agreement through this pillar.
- The second pillar, the Ukraine Investment Framework, aims to attract public and private investment in Ukraine's recovery and reconstruction. Norway has already allocated 500 million Norwegian kroner under this pillar for the development of Ukraine's energy infrastructure in 2026.
- The third pillar covers assistance with Ukraine's EU accession process and related support measures. These include technical assistance, measures to advance reforms, and capacity-building initiatives. They aim to support social partners, civil society organizations, and local and regional authorities.
Background
President Volodymyr Zelenskyi and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre signed a declaration in Kyiv on August 23 to deepen cooperation on defense, energy, and resilience.
A separate part of the agreements focuses on energy. The Norwegian government said Oslo would continue to support Ukraine in protecting its critical energy infrastructure.
According to him, the two sides also discussed strengthening Ukraine's air defenses, preparing the country for winter, and ensuring its financial resilience during the meeting.
Separately, Ukraine's PM Koretskyi thanked Norway for its decision to maintain support for Ukraine under the Nansen program at around 9 billion US dollars in 2027.
Norway will provide the previously announced 200 million US dollar package to purchase Patriot missiles.
