Video: Zelenskyy and the First Lady Arrive in Norway
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, accompanied by First Lady Olena Zelenska, arrived in Norway to attend the funeral ceremony for King Harald V and hold a series of official meetings.
According to Zelenskyy, he is scheduled to hold talks today with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre regarding continued support for Ukraine. The main topics of discussion will be strengthening air defense and assistance in getting through the winter. In addition, a joint meeting is planned with companies working on the development of the FREYJA anti-ballistic system. The following day, the Ukrainian delegation will attend the official farewell ceremony for the monarch to express gratitude to Norway on behalf of the entire Ukrainian people.
Olena @ZelenskaUA and I have landed in Norway. We have important engagements ahead. Tomorrow, on behalf of all our people, we will express our gratitude to Norway at the farewell ceremony for His Majesty King Harald V.
Today, I will also meet with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. We… pic.twitter.com/2gfHU4tJSk— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) September 8, 2026
The head of state announced this in H.
The funeral of King Harald V of Norway is scheduled for September 9.
Following the death of King Harald V of Norway, his son, Crown Prince Haakon, automatically succeeded to the throne and became King Haakon VIII. Norway’s new monarch is 53 years old.
On Saturday evening, Norway’s new King Haakon VIII delivered his first speech as monarch following the death of his father, King Harald.
