Norway, Ukraine Deepen Military Ties with Drone Pact

Norway and Ukraine agreed on Tuesday to deepen their military cooperation, including the production of Ukrainian drones on Norwegian soil, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo.

The bilateral defense declaration, signed during the talks, outlines expanded collaboration on drone technology amid Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. Under the agreement, Norway will provide support for drone production inside Ukraine, while Ukraine will share data, information, and battlefield knowledge with Norway. Officials in Oslo stated that the partnership aims to integrate Ukraine's experiences into Norwegian military planning and strengthen overall defense readiness. Both leaders emphasized the importance of learning from Ukraine's defense efforts.

"We can learn from the experiences that Ukraine is making in this hardwon fight against the Russian aggression," Støre said at a joint press conference. "It is crucial that we learn from these experiences." Zelenskiy highlighted the productive discussions on drone production and use, noting that Ukraine's expertise is already being applied in regions including the Middle East and the Gulf. Following the...