Russian drones are conducting reconnaissance over military aid transportation routes to Ukraine in eastern Germany. This is happening amid a broader campaign of Russian sabotage in Europe.
Norway will help Ukraine get through winter and supports gas purchases, said Andriy Yermak, head of the Presidential Office. The meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre took place on August 25.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed with US President's Special Representative Keith Kellogg preparations for signing an agreement on the production and supply of drones. The parties also discussed Ukraine's defense priorities and security guarantees.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Oleksiy Havrysh as Ambassador of Ukraine to Iceland concurrently. He is also the Ambassador of Ukraine to Norway.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Denys Shmyhal visited a Ukrainian drone production facility. Norway will allocate $8.5 billion to support Ukraine in 2026, with most of the funds going to military equipment.
Zelenskyy announced a meeting between the Ukrainian and American teams to discuss possible negotiations with Russia. The meeting will take place at the end of the week.
Norway will allocate $8. 45 billion to support Ukraine in 2025-2026. The country is also participating in the supply of Patriot systems, the development of naval capabilities, and investing in the production of Ukrainian drones.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stated that a ceasefire is a necessary prerequisite for peace talks. He reminded that this idea originally belonged to the Americans.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Kyiv. Issues of defense, sanctions, energy, and the return of Ukrainian children were discussed.
Gas prices in Europe fell to 33. 13 euros per megawatt-hour after rising last week. The decline was influenced by peace talks in Ukraine and the replenishment of fuel reserves.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has arrived in Kyiv.
Ukraine and Sweden have signed an agreement on joint production of armaments and military equipment on the territory of both countries. The document was signed by the defense ministers on August 23 in Kyiv, focusing on technology exchange and cooperation in military aviation.
Norway and Germany are allocating approximately 7 billion Norwegian kroner for air defense systems for Ukraine. This funding will ensure the supply of Patriot systems, radars, and other equipment.
Poland and Norway are completing the construction of a military training camp for Ukrainian and Polish troops. The first course starts on September 1.
European natural gas prices are rising as optimism for an end to Russia's war against Ukraine wanes. This is happening amid the difficulty of reaching a peace agreement and preparations for the upcoming heating season.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed his visit to Washington with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. They emphasized that security guarantees are the key to a reliable and lasting peace.
Minister of Energy Svitlana Hrynchuk stated that Ukraine's energy system is operating stably. She noted that the system remains fragile and vulnerable due to constant enemy shelling, especially in frontline regions.
Latvia, Finland, and Lithuania have banned or restricted real estate purchases by Russian citizens for national security reasons. Estonia, Norway, and the state of Texas are also considering similar measures.
Leaders of eight Nordic and Baltic states reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine and Donald Trump's efforts to end Russian aggression. They demand a ceasefire, security guarantees for Ukraine, and the return of abducted children.
European leaders comment on the results of the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, calling for continued pressure on Moscow and support for Ukraine. They emphasize the need for reliable security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe.
The Norwegian government is allocating almost $100 million to Ukraine for the purchase of natural gas for the 2025–2026 heating season. This is a continuation of aid provided through the EBRD to Naftogaz for purchases from Western sources.
The NATO PURL initiative, which allows member countries to purchase weapons for Ukraine, has raised $1. 5 billion. The Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Germany have already made their contributions.
Germany will allocate $500 million for military equipment and ammunition for Ukraine as part of the new NATO PURL initiative. This aid will be supplied by the United States.
Latvia joins the NATO PURL mechanism, allocating at least 2 million euros for the purchase of weapons for Ukraine. This initiative provides for the centralized procurement of critically needed weapons, in particular air defense systems.
The peak of the Perseid meteor shower falls on August 12-13, 2025, but the full Moon will complicate observations. Fewer meteors are expected, but bright "fireballs" are possible.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs discussed a new instrument for supplying weapons to Ukraine, PURL, which Latvia is ready to join. Ukraine's European integration path and the need to open a negotiation cluster were also discussed.
July 2024 was the third hottest month on record globally. The temperature was 0.27°C cooler than the record-breaking July 2023 and 0.23°C cooler than July 2024.
Ukraine's partners have pledged over UAH 3 billion for the purchase of household fuel for vulnerable households for the 2025-2026 heating season. Each household can receive UAH 19,400.
The US and NATO have introduced the PURL mechanism to accelerate the supply of critically important American weapons to Ukraine. The initiative is funded by European members of the Alliance and Canada, providing for regular aid packages worth about 500 million dollars each.
Sweden, Denmark, and Norway are allocating $486 million for the purchase of American weapons for Ukraine. This will increase the potential for protecting lives and serves as an example for other NATO countries.
