Norway is allocating 5 billion Norwegian kroner (approximately 416 million euros) to procure artillery ammunition for Ukraine. The announcement was made by the Norwegian government on Monday, June 7.
Additionally, Norway is earmarking 4 billion Norwegian kroner as a guarantee for a Czech initiative to purchase artillery ammunition for Ukraine in 2025. A further 1 billion Norwegian kroner is allocated to the European Peace Facility (EPF).
According to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, artillery is crucial for Ukraine's defense against the Russian army, emphasizing the importance of ensuring sufficient supplies for Ukrainian forces.