The Norwegian government will spend up to 967 millions kroner ($87.5 million) on enhancing its defense industry. This money is aimed at supporting Ukraine in the face of Russia’s full scale invasion.
The Norwegian Ministry of Defense announced that the funds would be used to support four new projects aimed at boosting production of critical components, such as rocket engines and explosives. These components are needed for the manufacture of air defense missiles and ammunition essential for Ukraine’s defence.
Bjorn Arild Gra, Norway’s Minister of Defense, said that the initiative was part of a larger plan to boost Norway’s defense industrial capability.
The country will also provide support to small- and medium-sized Norwegian firms working on technologies that are essential for the Ukrainian military.
Gram said that “there is a huge and critical need” for defense equipment, both in Ukraine and with allies.
Norway has also announced $9.5 million for the continued evacuation of severely injured Ukrainians to Europe for treatment.
Zelensky recently expressed his gratitude to the Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, and to all political parties within the Norwegian Parliament.
According to the Kiel Institute’s Ukraine Support Tracker, Norway is ranked 12th globally in terms of aid provided to Ukraine. It has provided $2.6 billion worth of humanitarian, financial and military support.
During his visit to Italy, President Volodymyr Zelensky presented the Ukrainian victory plan to Italian Premier Giorgia Mello.
On Oct. 10, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing Georgians to enter Russia without a visa if they are working or studying there. Moscow is continuing to warm up its relations with Tbilisi despite concerns about the country’s democratic slide.
Bloomberg reported on October 10 that the premiums on war risk insurance for vessels traveling through Ukraine’s Black Sea shipping corridor have increased by approximately 33 per cent as a result of recent Russian attacks on foreign ships.
Local media reported that two large fires broke out at an oil terminal terminal in Russian-occupied Feodosia, late at night, on October 10. They were at the site of another blaze, which had been burning for 4 days, at a previous Ukrainian drone attack.
The strike on Oct. 9, which left eight dead and 11 injured, hit a civilian vessel flying the Panamanian flag and damaged its cargo. This was the third Russian attack on a civilian vessel within four days.
Petro Yatsenko is a spokesperson for Ukraine’s Coordination HQ for the Treatment of Prisoners of War. He said that the circumstances of Viktoria Rosahchyna’s death are yet to be confirmed.
Ramzan Kadyrov told other officials in the North Caucasian Republic that there were witnesses and people they had tried to commission. They also asked them how much they wanted to charge for the order.
Kim Yong-Hyun, South Korean Defense minister, told lawmakers earlier in October that North Korea likely planned to send troops into Ukraine to fight with Russia.
The Belarusian Hajun group reported on October 10 that a second Russian Mig-31K capable of carrying Kinzhal rockets landed at Machulishchy Airport in Belarus.
Five people were injured in a Russian attack on the village of Cherkaska Lozova, north of Kharkiv, on 10 October, according to Oleh Simiehubov.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) provided $435 million long-term debt for Datagroup-Volia-Lifecell, a recently merged Ukrainian telecom company, to improve telecoms service quality, the EBRD said on Oct. 10.
During the visit of U.K. Premier Keir Starmer to London, on 10 October, President Volodymyr Zelensky presented Ukraine’s Victory Plan to him.
Unilever announced on October 10 that it had sold its business and four plants in Russia and Belarus to Arnest Group. A Russian manufacturer. The amount was not disclosed.
Anduril claims that their new drones can fly for 40 minutes, covering a distance of 20 kilometers (12miles).
The military confirmed that Ukraine had successfully struck the Khanskaya airfield of Russia in the Adygea Republic.
Volunteers could only serve as privates and sergeants until now.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), Crimean service, reported on October 10.
Zelensky will meet with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during his visit. The visit is part of an broader European tour that began on October 9 with a trip to Croatia.
Local authorities in Russia’s Adygea Republic (an enclave within Krasnodar Krai) reported a drone strike “against (the capital of) Maykop by Ukrainian drones.”
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