Norway will help strengthen the Ukrainian fleet – the government of this country will allocate $242 million. to strengthen the Navy and assist them in containing Russian naval forces in the Black Sea.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said it is important to protect the export of grain and other products by sea, which brings important revenues to Ukraine. And Ukrainians and infrastructure need to be protected from attacks by the Russian Black Sea Fleet. The official’s words are quoted by Reuters.
It is noted that most of the funding will go towards innovation and autonomy as part of the Maritime Capabilities Coalition, which Norway and the UK launched in 2023 with the aim of making the Ukrainian Navy more compatible with Western allies.
It is also reported that the support includes donations from the Norwegian army, as well as military equipment purchased from industry for further donation.
In addition, the money is used for mine clearance operations and training of Ukrainian soldiers. Part of the funding will go to expand the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ capabilities to clear mines along the Black Sea coast.
Let us remind you that on December 11, the House of Commons of the Canadian Parliament approved the allocation of $587 million. for military assistance to Ukraine.
Source: Reuters
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