Nordic and Baltic countries working together to secure energy supplies for Ukraine

'We stand together in our support for Ukraine and for the Ukrainian people, who have endured unimaginable suffering. Russia is carrying out targeted attacks on power plants and other infrastructure that provides electricity and heating for Ukrainians. Ukraine depends on our support to be able to repair and replace infrastructure that has been damaged or destroyed,' said Prime Minster Jonas Gahr Støre.

Visit to power plant

Today, the eight Nordic and Baltic leaders visited a power plant in Kyiv that has been completely destroyed by Russia's attacks.

'The visit to the power plant made a deep impression on me. Russia's attacks on Ukraine's electricity and heating supply and other critical infrastructure are having a direct impact on civilians. The Nordic and Baltic countries are working together to secure energy supplies for Ukraine,' said Mr Støre.

Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have severely affected the country's ability to maintain basic services. The attacks on energy infrastructure, including nuclear power plants and other critical infrastructure, pose a serious threat to both national and international security.

Energy nation

'Norway is an energy nation with long experience and extensive expertise in the areas of energy production, energy security and the natural resource management. It is natural for us to use the knowledge and capacity we have in these areas to support Ukraine. Ensuring a stable energy supply is essential not only for the civilian population, but also to strengthen the country's resilience,' said Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.

Since the start of the war, the Nordic and Baltic countries have together contributed more than EUR 42 billion in military, financial and humanitarian support. In the period from October last year to the end of 2026, these countries will also be providing a total of EUR 918 million to help secure Ukraine's energy supply.

Norway is a major contributor to these efforts. In total, Norway will be providing NOK 16.5 billion to the Ukrainian energy sector in the period 2022 -2026. In 2026, NOK 4.8 billion will be used, among other things, to purchase gas and to repair and protect energy infrastructure.

'Ukraine's fight is not just about territory and military resistance, but also about keeping the wheels of the country turning. Russia's attacks on electricity, heating and other critical infrastructure directly affect civilians. Norway will stand together with its Nordic and Baltic partners in supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes,' said Mr Støre.

Nuclear safety

Norway has also set aside NOK 500 million in 2026 to enhance nuclear safety in Ukraine. This is a significant increase from 2025. Nuclear power plants are the largest source of power production in Ukraine and these plants are dependent on offsite power sources to maintain their safety and cooling systems. The funding from Norway helps to ensure that the power plants can resume electricity production quickly and safely following an emergency shutdown or a period of reduced capacity due to instability in the power grid.

Joint statement

Today, the leaders of the Nordic and Baltic countries met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and issued a joint statement (PDF) reaffirming their support for Ukraine.

In the statement, the countries unequivocally condemn Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and call on Russia to ends its illegal invasion and agree to a ceasefire immediately. The statement identifies five key areas of support:

• Continue to provide significant military assistance to Ukraine.
• Provide additional support to ensure the delivery of energy supplies and to protect and restore Ukraine's energy infrastructure, amounting to at least EUR 918 million in the period from October 2025 to the end of 2026.
• Continue supporting Ukraine's recovery efforts and contribute to its long-term reconstruction and modernisation.
• Contribute to ongoing international efforts to hold Russia accountable for its violations of international law.
• Support Ukraine on its irreversible path to full European and Euro-Atlantic integration.

The following leaders participated at the meeting: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Lithuanian Minister of National Defence Robertas Kaunas, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.