Marius Dirdal

I am a Norwegian diplomat. Currently, I hold a position in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as Special Envoy for Ukraine

[The Kyiv Independent @KyivIndependent]

⚡️Norway's 2027 budget includes almost $9 billion in new Ukraine support.

The money would be funneled into Norway's Nansen Support Program, named after humanitarian Fridtjof Nansen, who led famine relief efforts in Ukraine in the early 1920s.

https://t.co/gM2gQnEdJE

[Anders H. Eide🇳🇴🇪🇺 @AndersEideNOR]

Another utterly despicable act of cowardice from the russian war criminals. Another example of the kremlin’s bottomless moral decay. Another proof that the free world must continue to increase economic pressure on russia #StandWithUkraine

https://t.co/li4lAwNJ6R

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Today, as a birthday “gift” to Putin, the Russian army destroyed a residential building in Pryluky, in the Chernihiv region. It was an ordinary five-story apartment building. Tragically, as of now, five people have been reported killed and 26 injured, including five children. There may still be people under the rubble. First responders are working nonstop at the site – doing everything possible to find every person. Russian missile strikes also damaged five apartment buildings in Dnipro and four high-rise buildings in Kremenchuk. Tragically, two people were killed and eight injured. A high-rise building in Zaporizhzhia was damaged by a drone. In Kyiv, the Russians killed two people. Two more people were killed in Oleksandriya… My condolences to all the families and loved ones of those killed. Overall, infrastructure in Kyiv and 12 regions came under attack last night.

One of the key targets was our energy infrastructure. The Russians wanted to strike painfully and demonstratively. This was one of the most vile strikes: 70 missiles in total, many of them ballistic, as well as “shaheds.” Unfortunately, only some of them were shot down. Russian ballistic missiles remain the greatest challenge. And air defense packages for us right now are a vital necessity. That is why every day we are looking for missiles for Patriot systems that can and must actually protect people’s lives here, in Ukrainian skies. Thank you to everyone who is helping us.

[Sergii Marchenko @SergiiMarchenk3]

Grateful to the @EU_Commission and all 🇪🇺 members for today’s €1.24b disbursement under the Ukraine Support Loan. Financing Ukrainian-made defence equipment meets urgent needs while strengthening Ukraine’s industrial capacity. Thank you for this sustained commitment.

[Anders H. Eide🇳🇴🇪🇺 @AndersEideNOR]

Fresh 🇩🇪German support to 🇺🇦Ukraine. Good.

With Europe’s own security threatened and with an economy ten times that of Russia’s unravelling petro-party, Putin and his henchmen would ideally have grasped by now that they will loose their senseless war of aggression. And maybe they have, but are still depraved enough to carry on with 30-40k sacrificed monthly for their own cynical survival.

Anyhow, the Kremlin’s calculus must be changed further. More support for Ukraine. More pressure on Russia’s economy.

https://t.co/8jt93rxcid

[Anders H. Eide🇳🇴🇪🇺 @AndersEideNOR]

Whatever open or veiled threats coming out of Moscow, foreign diplomats should not leave Ukraine. And they won’t.

Russia however, should leave. Russia was never invited, never wanted. It could end the war by leaving today.

Instead, Russia continues its heinous acts of senseless violence against Ukranian civilians and to illegally occupy Ukrainian territory, in blatant breach of international law.

[Marius Dirdal @mariusdir]

Russia should start respecting international law and leave Ukraine. International diplomats should - and will - stay.

[Norway MFA @NorwayMFA]

Norway condemns Russia’s warning to foreign nationals and diplomats in Ukraine.
FM @EspenBarthEide calls it a veiled threat and urges Russia to respect international law and withdraw from Ukraine.

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

[Lars Ragnar Hansen @NorwayAmbUKR]

Together with other Heads of Mission in Kyiv we take note with concern of the Russian MFA's threat against diplomats and foreign citizens in Ukraine.

Russia is bound by the Vienna Convention and international humanitarian law.

We stay in Kyiv
@NorwayMFA

[Marius Dirdal @mariusdir]

On Tuesday, I represented Norway at a meeting of the G7+ 🇺🇦 Donors Platform. 🇺🇦 Finance Minister Marchenko identified a massive budget gap of USD 32.6 billion. We all need to step up. I said 🇳🇴 will do its best. PM Støre has indicated a plan of USD 9 billion in support next year

[Sergii Marchenko @SergiiMarchenk3]

In Brussels, at the @UAdonorplatform meeting, we discussed one of Ukraine’s key priorities for 2027 — securing predictable and sustainable budget financing.

Ukraine’s external financing need stands at $52.6b. Around $20b has expected sources, leaving a $32.6b gap to be addressed together with 🇺🇦 partners.

Ukraine continues to mobilise domestic resources, but the scale of russia’s war puts clear limits on our capacity. We need solutions that preserve macro-financial and debt sustainability — including the use of frozen russian assets and stronger international financing mechanisms.

Grateful to our partners for their continued support and coordination.

[Norway MFA @NorwayMFA]

Norway is increasing support for humanitarian efforts in support of deported Ukrainian children, detained civilians and prisoners of war through UNICEF and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). https://t.co/8v0ptIhk3G

[Norway MFA @NorwayMFA]

#Estonia confirms that arson attack in Tallinn was ordered by #Russia. Such attacks are part of broader 🇷🇺 campaign to intimidate us and weaken 🇺🇦 support. They will not succeed. #Norway stands in full solidary with Estonia 🇪🇪 #StrongerTogether #StandWithUkraine

[Norway MFA @NorwayMFA]

Norway authorises defence exports to Moldova 🇳🇴🇲🇩
👉 Read more:
https://t.co/SVwRjyR7At

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

Norway stands in full solidarity with our ally and friend Estonia. We will not be deterred by this Russian campaign.

Such activities just strengthens our resolve to support Ukraine.

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

I am appalled by Russia’s latest attacks across Ukraine, including on the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv.

Scientists and staff should be able to work safely. Civilian institutions must not be targets of attacks. Norway stands firmly with Ukraine.

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

I joined FM @andrii_sybiha, @kajakallas & FM @jnbarrot & several FM colleagues ahead of the #UNSC meeting on 🇺🇦 today.

We called on #Russia to stop its aggression, accept a ceasefire, and engage meaningfully in negotiations.

[Marius Dirdal @mariusdir]

Ukraine needs investors who are willing to take a chance. The Norwegian Ukraine Fund can provide a type of risk capital that is in short supply. We are increasing the funding for this mechanism by allocating 350 million Euro in the years 2027-30.
@MFA_Ukraine
@GavryshOleksiy

[Norway MFA @NorwayMFA]

Norway is increasing its efforts to promote sustainable business development and job creation in Ukraine. From 2027 to 2030, Norway will allocate EUR 350 million to this important work 🇺🇦🇳🇴https://t.co/WW0Y3tXVH1

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Met with @alexstubb and @jonasgahrstore in New York. Finland and Norway are very strong partners of ours, and I am grateful for the substantive exchange we had. Of course, first and foremost, we discussed the winter package and protecting our energy infrastructure from Russian attacks. We are working to strengthen air defense as much as possible before winter sets in and to deprive Russia of its bet on ballistic terror. I also briefed them on the talks and meetings with the American team. There is no alternative to peace. And Russia must be pressured further – through sanctions and support for Ukraine – so that it learns this too.

And today, Alex and I also signed a Drone Deal – an important step for the joint protection of our people and an even stronger partnership between our countries. We are always ready to share with our closest friends what has helped us protect lives. Thank you!

[Espen Barth Eide @EspenBarthEide]

My message at the 🇺🇳 today: No double standards on international humanitarian law. Civilians must be protected, in Ukraine, Palestine, Sudan and elsewhere. Norway will speak out, support humanitarian action and use diplomacy to defend the rules that protect people in war. #UNGA81

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

I am grateful to Norway for providing over $100 million in budget support to Ukraine through the Ukraine Facility. This is a significant and very timely decision, which Prime Minister @jonasgahrstore and I discussed during our recent meetings. It is important that Norway always stands with us and continues to help. Thank you to the Prime Minister, the Government, and the people of Norway.

[Mission of Norway to the EU @NorwayEU]

Norway announces NOK 1 billion (€93 million) in funding through the EU’s Ukraine Facility as EU Commissioner @MartaKosEU visits Oslo 🇳🇴🇪🇺🇺🇦

@EspenBarthEide says that the support will help Ukraine maintain critical services, advance reforms, and continue its path towards EU membership.