The Ukraine Crisis Requires Strengthening of Norwegian Defense, Says Defense Minister “The Russian invasion of Ukraine has changed the European security situation. This crisis is foundational, lasting and requires us to strengthen our Defense here at home too”, says Norwegian Defense Minister Odd Roger Enoksen (Center Party).
We Welcome Increased US Interest, Says Norwegian Defense Minister Norwegian Defense Minister Frank Bakke-Jensen (Conservatives) tells of increasing US interest in Norway’s immediate neighborhood, amongst others as a result of great power rivalry. “The USA is not forcing itself on us. We want its presence here”, he stresses.
Little Contact between Norwegian and Russian Defense Authorities While political contact between Norway and Russia in some areas has increased since 2017, there is still little military and defense-political contact between the two countries.
Lack of Dialogue Increases the Distance Between North and South (COMMENTARY) Sortland, Norway: Secrecy is a vital part of any country’s defense and security policy. The level of secrecy is nevertheless also crucial for trust between authorities and the inhabitants of a country.
