Zelensky meets with Norway's defense minister to discuss weapons supply
Фото: Офіс Президента Photo: the President's Office
On March 10, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, met with Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram.
Rubryka reports this referring to the account of the Head of Ukraine on Facebook.
"Norway has supported Ukraine since the first day of the full-scale war and has done a lot for our soldiers to be strong on the battlefield. We appreciate it," the message reads.
Zelensky said that the key priority of Ukraine is strengthening the Armed Forces. During the meeting, they discussed increasing the supply of weapons and speeding up the delivery of already announced aid.
"I thank the government, the parliament, and the entire people of Norway for the comprehensive assistance to Ukraine and our people," the president added.
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The Parliament of Norway previously approved a five-year support program for Ukraine. Seventy-five billion Norwegian kroner will be allocated for it, which is almost 7 billion euros.
Norway is sending eight Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine to strengthen its military power in the war against russia. Additionally, four more special-purpose tanks will be provided.
