The money will be channeled through the Nansen Support Program, Norway's civil and military support program for Ukraine.

Norway said on Monday it would provide 2.7 billion crowns ($242 million) to strengthen the Ukrainian navy and help it deter Russian naval forces in the Black Sea.

Jonas Gahr Støre said the funds are crucial to protect Ukraine from Russian Black Sea Fleet attacks, safeguard the export of grain and other goods, and support demining and military training. Read also: Norway to boost 2025 Ukraine aid budget to $2.

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere says the Norwegian government will allocate 2.7 billion kroner ($242 million) to strengthen the Ukrainian navy and help it deter Russian naval forces in the Black Sea,

Norway said on Monday it would provide 2.7 billion crowns ($242 million) to strengthen the Ukrainian navy and help it deter Russian naval forces in the Black Sea. Much of the funding will go towards innovation and autonomy under the Maritime Capability Coalition,

Norway is allocating another NOK 2.7 billion (about US$242.38 million) to strengthen Ukraine's maritime capabilities. Source: a statement from Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, as reported by European Pravda Details: Reports have emerged on 16 December indicating that Norway is allocating about US$242.