President of Ukraine Holds Meeting with Crown Prince Haakon of Norway

President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, recently welcomed Crown Prince Haakon of Norway during his first visit to Ukraine. The meeting, which took place on May 20, 2025, began with the Crown Prince visiting a military medical rehabilitation center in Irpin. During the meeting, President Zelenskyy expressed his appreciation for Norway’s ongoing support, highlighting the significant increase in assistance to Ukraine this year. Key topics of discussion included support for Ukraine’s energy sector, with Norway pledging $450 million towards enhancing energy security and facilitating the procurement and delivery of natural gas. The leaders also focused on investment opportunities in Ukraine’s defense industry and the strengthening of cultural ties between the two nations.