Norway Pledges 1 Billion Crowns to Bolster Ukraine's Air Defence

Norway has committed to donating 1 billion crowns to support Ukraine's air defense, as announced by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere at the NATO summit in Washington. This contribution follows the earlier promise of six F-16 fighter jets to help Ukraine defend against Russian air attacks.

Norway has pledged 1 billion crowns ($92.69 million) to bolster Ukraine's air defense capabilities, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere revealed at the NATO summit in Washington on Thursday.

This generous donation comes just a day after Norway announced its decision to provide six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to aid in its efforts to counter Russian air attacks. "The Ukrainians need more air defence to protect their population from Russian bombs and missiles," Stoere stated.

According to current exchange rates, $1 equals 10.7881 Norwegian crowns.