On Monday, the Norwegian government announced a new grant of about $240 million to support Ukraine’s navy in its fight against Russian forces in the Black Sea.
The grant includes financing for the joint Norwegian/British Maritime Capability Coalition, a capacity-building partnership for Ukraine’s naval forces. The Maritime Capability Coalition’s centerpiece was the transfer of two Royal Navy minehunters to Ukraine’s navy, along with extensive British-provided training for their crews.
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Source: Maritime Executive
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