Key facts
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Norway on Tuesday.
- Zelenskiy is in Oslo to attend the funeral of King Harald V.
- He will meet with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere.
- Discussions will center on Ukraine's need for air defense systems.
- Zelenskiy aims to express gratitude for Norway's support during the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Oslo on Tuesday to attend the funeral of King Harald V, who died on August 28 at the age of 89. Tens of thousands of people and world leaders are expected in Oslo for the funeral on Wednesday.
Zelenskiy is scheduled to meet with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere on Tuesday evening. Their discussions will focus on Ukraine's critical need for air defense and other military support, particularly as Russia has resumed drone and missile attacks on Kyiv. Stoere stated that the meeting would address how Norwegian military and civilian support can best meet Ukraine's current needs.