Lars Ragnar Hansen (personal account)

Norwegian diplomat. Norway's Ambassador to Ukraine. @FletcherSchool & @LSEideas alum. RTs ≠ endorsements

[Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 @andrii_sybiha]

Fruitful call with Norwegian colleague @EspenBarthEide. Focused on strengthening Ukraine on the path to a just peace. I thanked Norway for its practical contributions and firm support. I also informed about the initiative “Food from Ukraine” aimed at supporting the Syrian people.

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

Joint statement by the 8 Nordic-Baltic Foreign Ministers on the situation in Georgia.

As long-standing friends of Georgia, we are alarmed by the country’s path toward deeper polarisation and crisis.

Full statement: https://t.co/Aeh8ew8Egn

[Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 @andrii_sybiha]

Welcomed Nordic-Baltic MFA directors in Kyiv to kick off Ukraine-NB8 consultations. Stressed that just peace for Ukraine and Europe can only be achieved through strength and resolve. Thanked NB8 states for their leadership and unwavering support at all levels.
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[Piia Mathisen @piiamathisen]

Excellent East consultations in Oslo yesterday

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

Delighted to meet @tsihanouskaya in Vilnius.

I am deeply impressed by her courageous fight for democracy and human rights in #Belarus.

I welcome recent releases of political prisoners, but almost 1400 remain unjustly behind bars. They must be released.

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

Thank you so much, @DmytroKuleba, for our stedfast work and close cooperation during your tenure as Foreign Minister.

In the darkness of war, you have been a guiding light.

We will continue to stand with Ukraine in its fight for freedom, independence and democracy. 🇺🇦✌️🇳🇴

[OSCE/ODIHR @osce_odihr]

Today OSCE #MoscowMechanism experts presented their report on “arbitrary deprivation of liberty of Ukrainian civilians by the Russian Federation” to the #OSCE’s Permanent Council. Read more: https://t.co/x0dTKLNWbR #Ukraine #HumanRights #ОБСЕ #ОБСЄ

[NorwayOSCE @NorwayOSCE]

Today, experts from 🇨🇿🇱🇻 & 🇳🇴 presented their findings from the #MoscowMechanism investigation on the arbitrary detention of 🇺🇦 civilians by 🇷🇺. They conclude that there are indications that Russia’s actions may amount to war crimes & crimes against humanity. 📸: M. Kroell/OSCE

[Norwegian Ministry of Defence @Forsvarsdep]

Over the last months, Norway has donated military materials worth about NOK 1 billion from its armed forces @Forsvaret_no to Ukraine 🇺🇦.
'Ukraine can count on Norway’s steadfast support,’ says Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram.
Read more: https://t.co/hAqk0tT8y4

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

I am deeply concerned by the findings presented at the @OSCE today on the appalling situation for Ukrainian civilians in occupied areas.

The expert report documents serious violations of international law. We call on Russia to release all those unlawfully detained immediately.

[Maia Sandu @sandumaiamd]

It was good to meet with Norway’s FM @EspenBarthEide to discuss our strong ties. Norway’s solidarity during recent crises has been much appreciated by Moldovans. I am pleased with the decision to open a diplomatic mission in Chisinau — a sign of our growing partnership.

[Dorin Recean @DorinRecean]

Welcomed @NorwayMFA @EspenBarthEide in Chisinau today.

Agreed to build up our economic cooperation & work closely on Moldova’s energy security and transition to green energy.

I am looking forward to the opening of Norway’s Embassy in Moldova.

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

A warm and inspiring meeting with President @sandumaiamd in Chișinău.

Norway supports #Moldova in its European aspirations and in handling the consequences of the Russian war on neighboring Ukraine.

Moldova is part of 🇳🇴’s support programme for Ukraine.

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

Governor Oleg Kiper showed me a residential building in Odesa completely destroyed by an Iranian-made Shaheed drone in a Russian attack, killing 12 people, including a baby.

🇳🇴 contributes to reconstruction in Ukraine 🇺🇦 through the Nansen Support Programme.

#StandWithUkraine

[NorwayOSCE @NorwayOSCE]

🇳🇴 has concluded negotiations with 🇺🇦 on a bilateral Agreement on Security Assurances @UKRinOSCE

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

Norway joins vital efforts to rebuild damaged energy infrastructure.

We coordinate thousands of small and large energy related contributions from various Norwegian companies and institutions.

Read more: https://t.co/uiFMybJYBE

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

Visited Port of Odesa together w/Governor Oleg Kiper, and met Commander of the Ukrainian naval forces, Admiral Neizhpapa.

I am deeply impressed by the way Ukraine has been able to regain control and to ensure exports of grain to the world, despite constant Russian aggression.

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

Proud to announce with @ZelenskyyUa in Kyiv today that Norway and Ukraine have concluded negotiations on a bilateral Agreement on Security Assurances.

Norway will #StandWithUkraine, as we have done since Russia's brutal aggression began.

Ukraine must win this war. 🇺🇦🇳🇴

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

Visiting my good friend FM @DmytroKuleba in Kyiv today.

We should all do more to support Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression.

Ukraine must win this war.

#StandWithUkraine

[Thomas Dudek @thomas_dudek]

Unfassbar. Bei einer Anti-Kriegsdemo in St. Petersburg wurde Elena Osipova verhaftet. Sie ist eine der bekanntesten Überlebenden der deutschen Blockade von Leningrad, bei der über eine Million Zivilisten ums Leben kamen. So viel zu Putins Entnazifizierung der Ukraine.