Prime Minister Støre: A Russian attack on Ukraine is not unlikely
It is possible and not unlikely that Russia will attack Ukraine, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said on Monday. In a comment for the newspaper…
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Two experienced Norwegian diplomats do not believe Russia will go to war against Ukraine
Two of Norway’s most experienced diplomats, Leidulv Namtvedt and Øyvind Nordsletten, do not think Russia will go to war against Ukraine. “I do not envisage…
Stoltenberg comments on meeting with Russia, says there is still a real danger of armed conflict in Europe
NATO has offered a new round of talks to Russia, but Moscow has so far not accepted the offer, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said at…
Denmark increases NATO contribution due to Russia-related concerns
Denmark is increasing its military contribution to NATO in Northern Europe and the Baltics with one frigate and four F-16 fighter jets. According to the…
Huitfeldt: A military advance from Russia would have consequences
Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt (AP) says that Russia can expect strong reactions if it takes military action against Ukraine. “It has been a very constructive…
Danish intelligence points to Russia as one of the biggest threats to the country
Russia is one of the biggest threats to Denmark’s security, the country’s intelligence service warns. A new security assessment from the Danish Defense Intelligence Service…
NATO chief Stoltenberg warns Russia: “A high price will be paid for any aggression against Ukraine”
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says Russia has to pay a high price for any aggression against Ukraine. “It would have serious political and economic consequences…
Norway’s new Defense Minister Enoksen wants to improve relations with Russia
The Støre government announced rearmament in the north. But Defense Minister Odd Roger Enoksen (SP) also wants to nurture relations with Russia. On Friday, Enoksen…
The EU is concerned about Russian and Chinese activities in the Arctic
In a new resolution, the European Parliament (EP) issued a warning on new threats to stability in the Arctic. The EP is particularly concerned about…
Norwegian and Russian military officials to meet in Kirkenes
Norwegian and Russian defense leaders will meet this week in Kirkenes. The meeting is the first in two years. Lieutenant General Yngve Odlo, who is…
The Arctic Council has faced 25 years of bumpy Russia-western relations – but can it adapt to climate change?
The author of this article is Danita Catherine Burke, Fellow of the JR Smallwood Foundation at the University of Southern Denmark. The original title of…
Norway and Russia update agreement to prevent dangerous incidents
The Incidents at Sea agreement between Norway and Russia has been updated in line with technological developments. The agreement aims to prevent dangerous episodes for…
Erna Solberg wants American forces to have more military exercises in Norway. Here’s why
During her recent conversation with the United States Vice President Kamala Harris, Prime Minister Erna Solberg expressed her desire for the United States to have…
Norway’s Chief of Armed Forces wants more dialogue with Russia
Chief of Armed Forces Eirik Kristoffersen believes that Norway and Russia must talk more to reduce tensions between the countries. “We had a dialogue during…
Russia: Norwegian activities threaten regional security
Norway has become the scene of a military build-up at Russia’s borders ahead of the exercise in which American bombers will participate, the authorities in…
Russia accuses Norway of destroying neighborly relationship between the two countries
The Russian embassy denies that the neighborly relationship between Russia and Norway is good, as Minister of Defense Frank Bakke-Jensen claimed in an interview with…
Progress Party wants Norway to request a meeting with NATO due to Russian IT attack on parliament
The Progress Party’s (FRP) parliamentary group wants Norway to request a consultation meeting with NATO in connection with the computer attack on the Norwegian parliament…
Russia rejects Norway’s accusations of IT attack: “This damages an already bad relationship”
A spokesman for the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Norway’s accusations that Moscow was behind the computer attack on the Norwegian parliament (Storting) this summer…
Norway joins EU Navalny-sanctions against Russia
On Wednesday night, EU foreign ministers supported a proposal to impose sanctions on Russia. On Thursday morning, Norway endorsed the proposal. EU countries have decided…
After IT attack, Norwegian Prime Minister warns Putin: “We will not allow this. It’s unacceptable”
Norway’s clear reaction to Russia’s IT attack shows that we will not be picked on, Prime Minister Erna Solberg (H) emphasizes. On Tuesday night, the…
