NB8 Summit Yields Over €12 Billion in Aid and New Sanctions Against Russia, Zelenskyy Announces

Outcomes of the NB8 Summit

According to ХВИЛЯ: On February 25, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy summarized the results of the NB8 summit and the visit by Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. The meeting focused on substantial military and financial aid packages from partners, details of negotiations with the European Union, new sanctions against Russia, and measures to bolster Ukraine's internal security.

This year, the countries of the NB8 format will direct over €12 billion in support for Ukraine. Major contributions include:

• $1.5 billion in military aid from Sweden;
• nearly $1.2 billion from Norway for joint drone production;
• approximately €1 billion from the total sum allocated for Ukraine's energy sector.

Negotiations with Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa confirmed the EU's participation in the restoration and protection of Ukraine's energy infrastructure. The EU's strategy is to be presented to the government by March 1.

Sanctions and Domestic Security

The summit addressed the European Union's 20th sanctions package against Russia. Countries including the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada have already implemented new sanctions. Croatia also adopted new support measures.

'Appropriate arrests were made today, and it is crucial that fair sentences follow. There will be no other way.' - Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has tasked Yevhen Hmara and Oleksandr Poklad with conducting a purge of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), stressing that only those who act in the country's interest should hold state positions. This summit underscores the sustained international backing for Ukraine, which remains vital for its defense and stability against ongoing Russian aggression. The focus on internal security reform highlights a parallel effort to strengthen state institutions for the long term.