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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to Maria Corina Machado on the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 - for her tireless work to promote democratic rights for the people of Venezuela, and a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy #NobelPeacePrice

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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · 7d

The Russian war criminals continue their cowardly attacks against civilians. More than 30 injured in double-tap strike on Shostka train station in Sumy region today. These perpetrators must be deterred and held accountable, never appeased.

#StandWithUkraine

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‘Savage’ Russian double-tap strike on railway station in Sumy Oblast injures at least 30, Zelensky says

A Russian drone struck the station in the city of Shostka, Sumy Oblast. Passengers and Ukrzaliznytsia workers were on the site at the moment of the attack, according to Zelensky.

kyivindependent.com

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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · 10d

Three years ago, russia declared its annexation of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson & Zaporizhzhia.

Norway will never accept this blatant violation of international law. Ukraine will never be russia.

We stand in solidarity with all people in the occupied areas facing russian repression.

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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · 13d

“Eliminate irritants” mr Lavrov? What about russia just eliminating its own reckless behavior of invading neighbors, abducting innocent children and daily bombing of civilians? Starting today maybe?

The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 13d

⚡Lavrov claims upcoming US-Russia talks to be held in fall.

Lavrov claimed that the upcoming meeting with Rubio is intended to eliminate what he claimed were "irritants" in Washington-Moscow relations.

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Lavrov claims upcoming US-Russia talks to be held in fall

Lavrov claimed that the upcoming meeting with Rubio is intended to eliminate what he claimed were "irritants" in Washington-Moscow relations.

kyivindependent.com

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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · 28d

Wrong again. You are witnessing Norway’s contribution to the defense of Ukraine’s freedom & independence as a sovereign democratic state, which Russia has unlawfully attacked for more than 11 years. Ukraine will never be russia #StandWithUkraine

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Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · Sep 9

Congratulations on your electoral victory, dear Jonas Gahr Støre.

I look forward to continuing our close cooperation.

To strengthen the EU-Norway partnership.

Advance our commitment to energy independence and a clean energy future.

And stand united in support of a free and sovereign Ukraine.

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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · Sep 7

Fully agree with President Zelensky; let putin travel to Kyiv. After all, who would want to accept an invitation from a war criminal known for serving novichok and polonium-210 to people he doesn’t like?

#stoprussia #standwithukraine

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'He can come to Kyiv' — Zelensky mocks Putin's Moscow invitation

"I can't go to Moscow when my country's under missiles, under attack, each day. I can't go to the capital of this terrorist," President Volodymyr Zelensky told ABC News.

kyivindependent.com

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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · Aug 30

Six ballistic, 32 cruise missiles and 510 drones…only the last day…

How could anyone, even in their most wishful imagination, suspect putin of wanting peace?

he is is a predator and war criminal and should be treated accordingly.

#deterrence #sanctions #accountability #StandWithUkraine

The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · Aug 30

⚡️ Russian attacks kill 3, injure 45 in Ukraine over past day.

Ukrainian forces intercepted 510 drones, six ballistic missiles, and 32 cruise missiles launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.

Russian attacks kill 3, injure 45 in Ukraine over past day

Ukrainian forces intercepted 510 drones, six ballistic missiles, and 32 cruise missiles launched by Russia overnight, the Air Force reported.

kyivindependent.com

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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · Aug 28

How hard can it be to grasp? How many dead kids and shattered lives?

Until stopped, putin will pursue his goals: destroy Ukraine, divide the West.

Increase military support to Ukraine. Choke russia’s war economy. Raise the costs of aggression. Just do it.

kyivindependent.com/russia-drone...

Russian missiles hit Kyiv in massive attack, at least 8 killed, 45 injured

The attack has killed at least eight people in Kyiv, including a 14-year-old. Another 45 have been injured, with several children hospitalized. Homes, offices, and schools have been damaged across the...

kyivindependent.com

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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · Aug 25

www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/g...

Government proposes allocation of NOK 85 billion in support to Ukraine in 2026

The Government is proposing that Norway maintains its extraordinary support to Ukraine at the current level next year.

www.regjeringen.no

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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · Aug 25

Visiting Kyiv today, 🇳🇴Norway’s PM Jonas Gahr Støre announced the Government’s intention to support Ukraine with USD 8.5 billion also in 2026 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦🇺🇦

See full press release below ⬇️

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Norway to Fund Ukraine’s Defense With $8.5 Billion in 2026

Norway commits to maintaining substantial support for Ukraine in 2026, allocating $8.5 billion for defense and resilience enhancements.

united24media.com

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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · Aug 24

www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/n...

Norway provides air defense worth seven billion kroner to Ukraine

Norway is contributing approximately seven billion kroner for air defense. The air defense systems will be delivered from Germany to Ukraine.

www.regjeringen.no

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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · Aug 24

Warm regards to all brave Ukranians on your Independence Day! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

More #Patriot systems funded by 🇳🇴Norway and 🇩🇪Germany are on their way to defend you against russia’s illegal and cowardly aggression. Press release ⬇️

Ukraine will prevail. Slava Ukraini!

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Tom Fletcher @tomfletcherun.bsky.social · Aug 22

The Gaza Famine is the world’s famine. A preventable, predictable famine.

Enough. Ceasefire. Open all crossings, north and south. Let us get food in, unimpeded and at massive scale.

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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · Aug 18

If putin wants peace, he should really start to demonstrate it.

By ending his cowardly attacks on innocent civilians and withdraw from illegally occupied territory. Today.

Until then: Deterrence, not appeasement for the war criminals.

#StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

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Russian strike on Kharkiv kills 7, including toddler, injures 18 as Zelensky arrives to Washington to meet with Trump

Russia launched a wave of missile and drone attacks against Ukrainian cities late on Aug. 17, mere hours before President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet for peace talks with U.S. President Do...

kyivindependent.com

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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · Jul 22

The war in Gaza is utterly unacceptable. It must end. Now.

We need immediate ceasefire. Release of all hostages. Full resumption of humanitarian aid.

www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

Gaza is ‘hell on earth’ with doctors fainting from hunger, UN says, as 1,000 people estimated to have been killed seeking food - Israel-Gaza war live

Head of UN Palestinian Refugee Agency says health workers, journalists and humanitarians are fainting while performing duties

www.theguardian.com

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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · Jul 18

Great news! The EU is further tightening sanctions on russia, thus weakening putin’s ability to finance his unprovoked war of aggression against 🇺🇦Ukraine

#StandWithUkraine #SlavaUkraini

Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · Jul 18

I welcome the agreement on our 18th sanctions package against Russia.

We are striking at the heart of Russia's war machine.

Targeting its banking, energy and military-industrial sectors and including a new dynamic oil price cap.

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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · Jul 4

Nobody should be surprised. This is putin’s russia.

This is what Ukraine is facing. And the rest of the free world too.

putin is a cynical war criminal. he must be deterred and held accountable, not appeased.

www.reuters.com/world/europe...

Exclusive: Russian use of chemical weapons against Ukraine 'widespread', Dutch defence minister says

The Dutch intelligence findings on alleged Russian use of chloropicrin, a banned warfare agent first used by Germany during World War One, have not previously been reported.

www.reuters.com

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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · Jun 29

Seems Victor Orbán’s ban on #BudapestPride turned out rather counterproductive.

No less than 200.000 people - a record - made clear this weekend that love is love, even in Hungary🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

#Europe #diversity #equality #inclusion #LGBTQIA+

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Mission of Norway to the EU @norwayeu.norway.no · Jun 27

The Norwegian & Ukrainian Missions to the EU co-hosted an event in the European Parliament yesterday with Razom We Stand, Corisk & the Norwegian Helsinki Committee — on EU energy independence and how sanctions weaken Russia’s war machine #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 🇳🇴 🇪🇺

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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · Jun 25

Great news from the @coe.int on the establishing of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.

Now let’s do everything to ensure that the Russian war criminals are prosecuted for their misdeeds.

#accountability #justice

Council of Europe @coe.int · Jun 25

The Council of Europe and Ukraine sign an Agreement on establishing a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.

Its mission: prosecute senior leaders for the unlawful use of force against Ukraine, upholding international law & accountability.

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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · Jun 25

Putin and his henchmen continue their despicable aggression.

At least 18 dead and 300 wounded in Dnipro. Civilians.

May justice come down hard on the cowardly perpetrators.

#stoprussia #standwithukraine

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‘Dead and wounded everywhere’ — Russian attack on Dnipro kills at least 18, injures nearly 300

Russia launched a deadly missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on June 24, striking civilian infrastructure and a passenger train, local officials reported.

kyivindependent.com

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ETSC - European Transport Safety Council @etsc.eu · Jun 24

Congratulations to Norway, winners of the 2025 European Transport Safety Council Road Safety Performance Index Award for outstanding progress in road safety.

#PIN2025
www.etsc.eu/pin2025

@norwayeu.norway.no‬
@anderseide.bsky.social

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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · Jun 22

www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/s...

Statement by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Iran and the war in the Middle East

‘Norway is deeply concerned about the escalation of the war in the Middle East, following the U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear facilities last night. It is regrettable that efforts to find a diplomatic ...

www.regjeringen.no

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Anders H. Eide @anderseide.bsky.social · Jun 22

Norway is deeply concerned about the escalation of the war in the Middle East, following the U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear facilities last night. Regrettable that efforts to find a diplomatic solution and a new nuclear agreement have not succeeded says PM Jonas Gahr Støre.

Full statement ⬇️

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