The visit further emphasizes the Norwegian support for Ukraine, said Støre to the Norwegian news agency NTB on the night train to the Ukrainian capital.
A full-scale war is ongoing in Europe. Over the past six months, Russia has further escalated drone and missile attacks on Ukraine. At a crucial time for Ukraine, it is important to mark support for Ukraine's defense efforts.
Støre received the invitation to Kyiv in a phone call with Zelenskyj last week, writes NTB. This is the fourth time he visits Ukraine since Russia's major invasion in 2022.
On Sunday, Norway announced that they will donate seven billion Norwegian kronor to Ukrainian air defense. Together with Germany, the country will pay for two air defense systems of the Patriot type, including missiles. Norway, Finland, and the Baltic countries are also building up a Ukrainian brigade, which Norway is financing.
Norway supports the US President Donald Trump's initiative for a peace process and the work on security guarantees, says Støre.
It is crucial that the pressure on Russia is maintained and increased.
