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Ukraine and Norway Forge Defense Pact Amid Russian Threat

4/17/2026

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Ukraine and Norway signed a defense declaration in Oslo on April 14, 2026 to boost military cooperation and drone production.
President Zelensky and Prime Minister Stoere stressed the partnership amid Russian aggression.
The agreement strengthens defense readiness and ties Ukraine's battlefield insights to Norwegian planning.
Zelensky also met German Chancellor Merz to discuss separate defense cooperation, including another drone deal.

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Story summary

Ukraine and Norway signed a defense declaration in Oslo on April 14, 2026 to boost military cooperation and drone production.
President Zelensky and Prime Minister Stoere stressed the partnership amid Russian aggression.
The agreement strengthens defense readiness and ties Ukraine's battlefield insights to Norwegian planning.
Zelensky also met German Chancellor Merz to discuss separate defense cooperation, including another drone deal.