Norway will give Ukraine 500 million kroner, about €48 million, to repair damaged energy infrastructure and buy equipment as the country heads into another winter of war. The Norwegian government said the money will be paid out in November and December.

Energy Minister Terje Aasland announced the package during a visit to Kyiv on 27 October. The aid falls under the government's Nansen Programme and is meant to help restore destroyed facilities and keep Ukraine's energy system running reliably through the cold months.

"Ukraine is soon entering a new winter of war. To ensure the most stable possible power supply and avoid severe humanitarian consequences, it is very important that Ukraine receives funds to purchase equipment to strengthen and restore critical infrastructure damaged by Russian bombing," Aasland said.

The money will be channelled through the Ukraine Energy Support Fund. According to the Norwegian government, the fund allows resources to be directed quickly to specific repair projects, new equipment and investments wherever the need is greatest. Ukraine itself will decide which needs are the most urgent.

Norway has been a steady contributor on energy since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022. The government said it has allocated more than 16 billion kroner since then for gas purchases, rebuilding energy infrastructure and investing in new solutions.

Looking at the wider picture, Norway's support to Ukraine under the Nansen Programme is set to total 85 billion kroner in 2026. Of that sum, 70 billion kroner is earmarked for military needs, while 15 billion kroner covers civilian and humanitarian aid. The new energy funding is part of that civilian and humanitarian portion.

The announcement follows a similar move by a neighbor. On 16 October, Sweden unveiled a 500 million kronor package, worth almost €45 million, to support Ukraine's energy infrastructure ahead of winter.

Also on 16 October, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told leaders of European Union member states that Ukraine needs at least €70 billion to defend itself against Russian aggression next year.

The report on the Norwegian aid originated with the Norwegian government and was relayed by European Pravda.