#Norway

Norway Threatens Boycott of 2030 World Weightlifting Championships in Moscow: 'Aggressor Country Cannot Host the Tournament'

Sports 10/30/2026, 15:26

Norwegian Weightlifting Federation President Stian Grimseth stated that he will not allow the national team to be sent to the 2030 World Championships in Moscow and is ready to resign if the federation board does not support his position. Ukraine previously announced a boycott of the tournament as well.

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Norway Responds to Trump with a Selection of Designer Toilets Featuring Panoramic Views

Culture 10/30/2026, 14:28

Visit Norway published a selection of the country's unusual public restrooms in response to offensive remarks by Donald Trump, who called Norway a "shithole country" at a rally in Michigan.

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Sybiha: Zelensky’s Invitation to Moscow for Talks with Putin “Should Not Be Taken Seriously”

Politics 10/29/2026, 18:10

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that inviting Zelensky to Moscow for talks with Putin should not be taken seriously. Kyiv insists on a neutral venue rather than Russian territory.

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Norway Asks Financial Times to Correct Article on Conversation with Putin

Politics 10/29/2026, 04:14

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre asked the Financial Times to correct an article about a phone call with Putin, denying historical lectures.

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Dmitriev Responds to Frederiksen: 'Warmongers Will Be Defeated, Dialogue Will Be Crucial'

Politics 10/28/2026, 22:16

Russian Presidential Special Envoy Kirill Dmitriev reacted on X to criticism from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, stating that 'warmongers will be defeated' and dialogue will be crucial.

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Støre Defends Putin Call for Second Day: De-escalation Steps and Territorial Red Line Outlined

Politics 10/28/2026, 15:20

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre defends his phone call with Putin for the second consecutive day, outlining de-escalation steps and emphasizing that Ukraine will not recognize territorial losses.

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Putin's Talks with Norway and Finland Took Format of Historical Excursions — FT

Politics 10/28/2026, 11:52

According to the FT, Putin's talks with the leaders of Norway and Finland stretched to an hour and a half and took place largely in the format of historical excursions rather than discussing ways to end the war.

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"Open Game": Zelenskyy Reveals Norway and Finland's Strategy on Talks with Putin

Politics 10/28/2026, 10:42

Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine knew in advance about the preparation by the leaders of Norway and Finland for talks with Putin and was informed of their goals. Kyiv is discussing the agenda of the trilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi and security guarantees.

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Merz: Peace negotiations to end the war are impossible without Ukraine and Europe

Politics 10/27/2026, 17:49

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated in Singapore that negotiations to end the war are impossible without the participation of Ukraine and Europe. He warned against a scenario where the conflict could be "wrapped up" without Kyiv and reaffirmed Berlin's course in supporting Ukraine.

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Frederiksen Criticizes Stubb and Støre Call to Putin: Europe Divided Over Contact Coordination

Politics 10/27/2026, 16:25

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed skepticism over Stubb and Støre's call to Putin, stating the contact was uncoordinated with Europe. Oslo claims otherwise.

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Putin in conversation with leaders of Finland and Norway, according to Reuters, stated rejection of compromises on Donbas

Politics 10/27/2026, 15:33

On October 27, Vladimir Putin, in a telephone conversation with the leaders of Finland and Norway, according to Reuters, stated his refusal of compromises on Donbas. The Europeans emphasized the need for a just peace.

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Zelenskyy: Leaders of Finland and Norway 'Clearly Told' Russian Leadership About the Need for Energy De-escalation in Ukraine

Politics 10/27/2026, 13:38

Zelenskyy reported that the leaders of Finland and Norway, in a phone call with the Russian leadership on October 27, demanded real steps toward energy de-escalation in Ukraine and discussed preparations for a trilateral meeting in November.

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Stubb and Støre Call Putin: What Was Discussed and How Kyiv Reacted

Politics 10/27/2026, 12:43

Finnish President Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Støre held a phone call with Putin, passing on Kyiv's signals regarding peace talks in Abu Dhabi. The conversation was confirmed by both the Kremlin and Ukraine.

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Stubb and Støre Held Phone Call with Putin Ahead of Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi

Politics 10/27/2026, 12:12

Finnish President Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Støre held a phone call with Putin on October 27, conveying Ukraine's position ahead of peace talks in Abu Dhabi.

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Trump Calls Norway a 'Shed Country' Over Nobel Prize: Oslo Reacts

Politics 10/26/2026, 16:00

US President Donald Trump called Norway a 'shed country' for not awarding him the Nobel Peace Prize. Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide reminded him of the committee's independence.

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Norwegian MP Illegally Smuggled Drones to Ukraine and Achieved Law Change

Politics 10/26/2026, 02:02

Norwegian MP Peter Frølich illegally delivered thermal drones to Ukraine. Following the intervention and changes to outdated 1950s laws, Norway allowed citizens to send civilian drones.

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Zelenskyy Announces First Results for FREYJA Anti-Ballistic Program: System Tests Scheduled by End of 2026

Politics 10/21/2026, 15:23

Zelenskyy announced the first results of the European FREYJA anti-ballistic program after meeting with the Norwegian Defense Minister. System testing is scheduled before the end of 2026.

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Witkoff Returns to Oslo: Norway Awaits Details of His Conversation with Putin

Politics 10/21/2026, 11:53

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, following talks in Oslo and a meeting with Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, is heading back to the Norwegian capital to await details of the talk with the Kremlin.

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