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The United States has announced a new package of military assistance to Ukraine worth 7 725 million. Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway and Luxembourg also provide additional support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

As a result of a Russian missile strike on the village of Tsarichanka, 4 people were killed, a residential building and a shop were damaged. Ukraine receives new military aid packages from its allies.

The Norwegian parliament has increased aid to Ukraine from 1 1. 4 billion to 3 3.2 billion in 2024. Part of the funds will be used for the production of Ukrainian drones and air defense systems.

Oslo authorities have banned the use of disposable cups, which are used annually by about 3 million people. The city plans to introduce a system of reusable containers with automatic return and deposit machines.

Marius Borg hobby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was released from custody after being charged with rape. Oslo police are continuing their investigation and reporting another sexual crimes case.

Norway has agreed to help protect Rzeszow-Jasenka airport in Poland, through which 90% of Western aid to Ukraine passes. The decision was made within the framework of NATO cooperation against the background of growing security risks.

The Norwegian government has decided to provide Ukraine with 3 3. 2 billion in aid in 2025. The Netherlands will also hand over additional Patriot launchers to protect against Russian strikes.

The Australian Senate has approved a law prohibiting children under 16 from using social networks. Companies face fines of up to $32.5 million for violations, and the law will come into force in 12 months.

At the summit in Hapsund, the heads of government of the Baltic states, Scandinavia and Poland announced the strengthening of military assistance to Ukraine. The participants supported the "Victory Plan of Ukraine" and promised to increase the supply of ammunition.

Chairman of the Odessa RSA Oleg Kiper met with President of the Provence-Alpes-Cote d'azur region Renault Muselier. The parties signed a memorandum of cooperation for 5 years and discussed support for the medical sector and The Superhumans project.

Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden have released new guidelines for public emergency response. Sweden emphasizes the threat of military conflict and calls on citizens to be prepared for defense.

The British military is conducting demining training for the Ukrainian military as part of Operation Interflex. Twelve NATO and partner countries have joined the initiative to train the Ukrainian Armed Forces in countering explosive ordnance.

Ukrainian musicians and artists from Sweden, Norway, and Georgia will perform original programs every weekend. The program will run until January 19.

A 20-year-old security guard at the US Embassy was detained in Oslo on suspicion of spying for Russia and Iran. The man faces up to 13 years in prison for passing classified information.

Representatives of the Scandinavian states were shown foreign components of Russian weapons produced in their countries, the KFI noted.

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced the creation of the Northern Group-Ukraine format involving 12 countries. The first meeting was held in Denmark, where they discussed plans for 2025 and the equipment of combat brigades.

Norwegian terrorist Anders Breivik has filed a second petition for parole. He came to the court hearing with a shaved letter “Z” on his temple, expressing support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine for the second time.

Marius Borg Heiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was arrested in Oslo on suspicion of rape. This is not the first arrest of the 27-year-old man, who has previously been charged with violence and threats.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister speaks at an EU Council meeting calling for tougher sanctions against Russia. Sibiga emphasized the importance of lifting restrictions on long-range strikes and fighting Russia's “shadow fleet.

The President of Italy has signed a law that provides for penalties of up to two years in prison and fines of up to one million euros for surrogacy outside the country.

Norway will join the direct financing of the production of Ukrainian weapons and equipment. During his visit to Oslo, Defense Minister Umerov agreed on a new “Norwegian model” of investing in defense technology.

Rustem Umerov met with Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram to discuss security cooperation. The parties focused on air defense and training of the Ukrainian military.

Ukrainian handball players defeated the Faroe Islands national team with a score of 35:32 in the 2026 European Championship qualifiers. The team will play its next qualifying match in March against Kosovo.

Oleh Kiper, Chairman of Odesa RSA, met with Latvian Ambassador Ilgvars Kļava to discuss cooperation in the maritime and logistics sectors. The parties discussed the possibilities of new partnerships between the regions of the two countries.

Due to the threat of Russian cyberattacks, Sweden and Norway are reconsidering plans to switch to cashless payments. The governments are recommending that citizens have a supply of cash and use different payment methods.

President Zelenskyy announced the production of almost 20 Bohdan self-propelled artillery systems per month in Ukraine. New support packages and joint defense projects were discussed at the summit with the Nordic countries.

At the fourth Ukraine-North Europe Summit, they discussed strengthening defense support, including air defense systems and the Petriot. The partner countries supported Ukraine's Victory Plan and agreed to increase defense production.

Northern European countries have supported the “Danish model” of financing the Ukrainian defense industry for the production of long-range weapons. Sweden has already allocated 20 million euros to support Ukraine's industrial base under this initiative.

Norway is considering a new agreement on assistance to Ukraine until 2030, which provides for an increase in annual support. Currently, the country provides $1.5 billion annually and allocates an additional €120 million for the Patriot system.

Norway will provide €118 million to purchase the Patriot system for Ukraine through Romania. The project is being implemented jointly with the United States and Germany, and Norway has previously allocated NOK 4 billion to strengthen Ukraine's air defense.