Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said Ukraine is now in a stronger position than before, pointing to Kyiv’s ability to push back on the front line and defend itself more effectively against Russia.
“We have the impression that you are at a better place now than we have been previously,” Støre said, addressing President Volodymyr Zelensky during the Ukraine–Northern Europe and Baltic States (NB8) Summit in Tallinn.
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The Norwegian leader said Ukraine is “pushing back on the frontlin,” while Russia is struggling, even as Moscow continues to strike Ukrainian civilians in what he called an “unacceptable” way.
Støre reaffirmed that the Nordic-Baltic countries remain among Ukraine’s closest allies and have supported Kyiv since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
“You are fighting, you are resisting for Ukraine, for the civilians of Ukraine, but also for the rest of Europe,” he said.
The prime minister also backed Zelensky’s call for peace, saying Ukraine has shown openness to dialogue, but only under clear conditions.
“Nobody wants peace more than Ukraine and its president,” Støre said.
He added that Norway is ready to contribute to efforts aimed at reaching peace, while stressing that partners must remain steadfast in their support as the war continues.
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