Norway agrees to direct arms sales to Ukraine

According to the report of Fars News Agency International Group, on the first day of 2024, the government of Norway announced a change in its policy, allowing the direct sale of weapons and military products to Ukraine to counter the armed forces. Russia issued.

According to news sources, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espenbart Idi emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine for the security of Norway and Europe by announcing this on Monday night Tehran time.

He said: “In the extraordinary security situation caused by the Russian war, it is important to continue supporting Ukraine.” Supporting Ukraine is important for the security of Norway and Europe.”

Following the start of Russia’s conflict with Ukraine, Western countries, while condemning Moscow and intensifying economic pressures, support all On the political and financial side, weapons from Kiev have been put on the agenda.

Russian officials, in response to the decision of Western countries to send weapons to Ukraine, have emphasized that the decision to Providing weapons to Kiev will only intensify the war and prolong the process of Russia’s special military operations. Norwegian Defense Minister Bjorn Arild Gram also said: “This change to This means that, together with our allies, we are protecting Norway’s fundamental defense and security interests.”

Norway’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the arms export license is highly evaluated. It will be placed.

The British Ministry of Defense recently announced that together with Norway, it will provide a powerful naval coalition to strengthen Ukraine’s ability at sea.

The Norwegian government previously sent 160 Hellfire anti-tank missiles along with their launchers and guidance units to Ukraine.

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