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15 February 2024 at 07:29 Norway will train Ukrainian marines This spring, Norwegian soldiers will start training Ukrainian marines in small boat operations, writes the Ministry of Defense in a press release. The training is a first step in the maritime coalition work that Norway leads together with Great Britain. – We must contribute where we can make a difference. Here, Norway can supply the expertise in demand in the world stop. Norway has developed a good relationship with Ukrainian marines through training in Norway, now we are taking this cooperation further and establishing a special training scheme, says Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram (Sp). The training will initially last around a year and will start in the Netherlands. – We must help Ukraine in its efforts to keep trade routes in the Black Sea open. The goal is to strengthen Ukraine’s naval defenses and improve Ukraine’s ability to operate along its own coast, says the defense minister.



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