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Norway to assist Poland in protecting key aid hub for Ukraine

Thursday, 28 November 2024, 23:06
Norway to assist Poland in protecting key aid hub for Ukraine
Patriot air defense systems at Rzeszow-Jasionka airport. Stock photo: Getty Images

Norway has agreed to share responsibility with Poland for securing a major transit hub for international military aid to Ukraine.

Source: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, cited by Bloomberg and PAP, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Tusk announced on 27 November that he has received confirmation from Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre that Norway will assist in securing the Rzeszów-Jasionka airport, through which a significant portion of military aid to Ukraine is routed.

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"Norway will support the security of this site with its systems," Tusk emphasised, noting that this effort is part of NATO’s broader framework.

Background: 

  • The prime ministers of Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Norway, Poland, Sweden and Finland have pledged to increase support for Ukraine following a summit at the Swedish Prime Minister's Harpsund residence on 27 November.
  • Additionally, on 28 November, Norway’s parliament approved an increase in its support for Ukraine to NOK 35 billion (approximately US$3.16 billion) in 2025.

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