Will check each application: Norway allowed direct sales of weapons and defense products to Ukraine

According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norwegia, Eida Eida, Ukraine's support is important for Norwegian and European security. Direct sales licenses will only be issued in each case. The Government of Norway has decided to allow direct sales of weapons and products of defense from the Norwegian defense industry from January 1, 2024. The press service of the Government of Norway reported.

"In an extraordinary security situation that arose as a result of Russia's aggressive war, it is extremely important for us to continue to support Ukraine. Ukraine's support is important for Norwegian and European security. We should provide for the possibility of continuing an illegal aggressive war. The Norwegian Defense Industry of Ukraine, ”said Foreign Minister Espen Bart Eide.

According to the press service, military support for Norway was organized according to four basic schemes: "Changing politics means that Norwegian companies can apply to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under license for exports for direct sale of weapons and defense products to Ukraine," the government said Novrwegia. Direct sales licenses will only be issued in each case. All applications will be carefully studied.