Norway's Crown Prince Haakon arrives in Ukraine in historic visit, meets Zelensky
- Norway's Crown Prince Haakon arrived in Kyiv on the morning of May 20, 2025, for a historic visit amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
- The visit follows Russia's invasion of Ukraine three years ago and aims to demonstrate Norway's sustained support for the war-torn nation.
- Haakon traveled by night train from Poland with Energy Minister Terje Aasland, visiting a damaged power plant, memorials for fallen soldiers, and a hospital in Irpin.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Haakon and expressed gratitude for Norway's $450 million contribution to Ukraine's energy security and ongoing aid efforts.
- The visit, the first by a Norwegian royal since 2008 during Russia's invasion, underscores Norway's commitment to deepening cultural ties and support through programs like the $20 billion Nansen aid initiative.
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Norway's Crown Prince Haakon arrives in Ukraine in historic visit, meets Zelensky
Editor's note: The article was updated with details about Crown Prince Haakon's meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky.Crown Prince Haakon of Norway arrived in Ukraine on May 20, marking the first visit by a member of the Norwegian royal family during Russia's invasion.The Norwegian heir to the throne arrived by train on the morning of May 20, accompanied by Norwegian Energy Minister Terje Aasland. They were welcomed by Norwegian Ambassador H…
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Crown prince visits Ukraine - Norway's News in English — www.newsinenglish.no
Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon turned up in Kyiv on Tuesday morning, in a carefully planned but unannounced visit that makes him the first royal family member to visit Ukraine since Russia invaded the country three years ago. Not many other royals have visited Ukraine either, but Norway was keen to show its ongoing support for […] The post Crown prince visits Ukraine appeared first on Norway's News in English — www.newsinenglish.no.
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