Tag: Ukraine
Norway condemns Putin’s escalation
The Norwegian government has joined NATO's condemnation of Russian President Vladimir Putin's military intervention in Ukraine and its escalation during the weekend. Foreign Minister...
Ministry calls in Russian ambassador
Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende called in Russia's ambassador to Norway on Monday, to express Norway's strong objections to Russia's military escalation in Ukraine....
Olympic intentions killed in a week
It was just over a week ago that Norwegian athletes were winning medals at the Winter Olympics in Sochi and the German president of...
Terror threat still rising
Norway's military intelligence service (Etterretningstjenesten, or E-tjenesten) has repeated earlier predictions that the threat of a terrorist attack continues to rise, also with the return...
Norway hailed new Ukraine agreement
Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende was quick to support a new agreement struck Friday between opposition leaders in Ukraine and embattled Ukrainian President Viktor...
Norway’s bronze followed Ukraine gold
Norwegian skiers claimed yet another medal at the Winter Olympics in Sochi on Friday, with their king and queen cheering in the stands. Their...
Norway’s ties to Kiev run long and deep
NEWS ANALYSIS: In the midst of the Norwegian media's heavy coverage of the Olympic action in Sochi, substantial coverage is also being given to...
Norway joins sanctions against Ukraine
The Norwegian government decided Thursday night to adhere to sanctions imposed by the European Union against authorities in Ukraine. Norwegian Foreign Minister Børge Brende...
Norway condemns violence in Kiev
Norway's Foreign Minister Børge Brende called for an end to the violence in the Ukrainian capital Kiev on Wednesday, and urged President Viktor Janukovitsj...
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