Already 15 countries: Ukraine has concluded 2 more safe agreements – with Iceland and Norway

Zelensky signed security agreements/Channel 24 collage

On May 31, Ukraine signed two more security agreements. This time with Iceland and Norway. In total, 15 countries have already signed relevant agreements with our state.

During his visit to Sweden, Volodymyr Zelensky signed security agreements with the prime ministers of Norway and Iceland. It is already known what exactly these documents provide for.

Ukraine Signs Security Agreement with Iceland

In the capital of Sweden, the President of Ukraine, together with the Prime Minister of Iceland, Bjarni Benediktsson, signed an Agreement on cooperation in the field of security and long-term support.

Iceland pledged to provide our state with comprehensive and long-term economic, humanitarian and defense support, as well as contribute to future membership of the EU and NATO.

“During 2024-2028, Iceland will contribute at least 4 billion ISK (almost $30 million) annually “, noted in the OP.

Zelensky signed a security agreement with the Prime Minister of Iceland/Photo OP

Support for Ukraine will continue for the entire duration of the agreement. Iceland is also ready to finance, purchase and supply defense materials and equipment. In addition, cooperate with Ukraine to develop its defense industry.

The uniqueness of the agreement is that Iceland undertakes to continue transporting military cargo and equipment from NATO allies via chartered cargo planes. In addition, Iceland will pay special attention to supporting and equipping Ukrainian women in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, noted the Office of the President.

They also added that certain sections of the agreement relate to support for the Ukrainian peace formula, sanctions against Russia, compensation for losses and bringing the aggressor to justice. We are also talking about strengthening social and civil infrastructure, in particular in the field of education and energy security.

In addition, Iceland undertakes to strengthen its diplomatic representation in Kyiv to deepen cooperation with government institutions, parliament, civil society and the private sector.

What does the security agreement with Norway include

Also in Stockholm, the President of Ukraine and the Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre, signed an Agreement on Security Cooperation and Long-Term Support.

Already this year, Norway will provide Ukraine with at least 13.5 billion Norwegian crowns – about 1.2 billion euros of military assistance. In total, Norway has allocated almost 6.4 billion euros for the years 2023–2027 to the long-term Nansen Program to support our state. Norwegian support will continue for the entire duration of the agreement.

Together with its allies, Norway will help Ukraine develop capabilities in the field of modern combat aircraft and already “records a clear readiness to transfer F-16 fighters,” the OP reported.

They also added that Norway will make a significant contribution to the development of maritime capabilities in the Black and Azov Seas and will continue to provide systems NASAMS and equipment for them, as well as train specialists.

Ukraine and Norway will work to deepen defense-industrial cooperation, noted in the OP.

The President signed a security agreement with the Prime Minister of Norway/Photo OP

By the way, the non-military blocks of the agreement concern support for the Ukrainian peace formula, sanctions, compensation for losses, bringing the Russian aggressor to justice, assistance in economic recovery, humanitarian demining, protecting critical infrastructure and combating hostile propaganda. Also, Norwegian hospitals will continue to provide assistance to Ukrainians.

Norway is firmly convinced that the future of Ukraine and its people lies in the Euro-Atlantic community. Therefore, he will work on the country’s future membership in NATO,” the OP said.

With which countries has Ukraine already signed security agreements

• Norway is the 15th state with which Ukraine has already concluded a bilateral security agreement in pursuance of the provisions of the G7 Vilnius Declaration, which was adopted on July 12, 2023 .
• The corresponding agreements have already been signed with the UK, Germany, France, Denmark, Canada, Italy, the Netherlands, Finland, Latvia, Spain, Belgium, Portugal, Sweden and Iceland.
• By the way, the media, citing sources, reported that a few days before the Peace Summit, Vladimir Zelensky and Joe Biden could sign a security agreement.