Eivind Vad Petersson
@EivindVP
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State Secretary to the Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs | småbarnspappa, statssekretær og sosialdemokrat
Lørenskog, Norge
Joined January 2010
The start of a new chapter in 🇲🇩🇳🇴 relations! H.E. @MihaiPopsoi and Norwegian state secretary @EivindVP have officially opened Norway’s first ever diplomatic mission in Moldova. Moldova will continue to receive substantial support and friendship from Norway.
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Good to welcome my dear friend, 🇺🇦 FM @andrii_sybiha to Oslo. Russian airstrikes keep killing civilians in Ukraine. Norway’s response to Russia's aggression remains firm. Today we announced $150 million to help secure electricity and heating for Ukrainians ahead of winter.
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Romanian airspace is yet again violated by Russian drones. Russia’s reckless behavior against NATO allies is unacceptable. Norway stands in full solidarity with our NATO ally, and we are ready to further contribute to the security of allies, including in the Black Sea region.
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The overnight violations of Polish airspace are deeply concerning and entirely unacceptable. I welcome the close coordination between Polish authorities and NATO. Norway reaffirms its steadfast support for our ally Poland and our shared commitment to European security.
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Another night of massive Russian missile and drone strikes against Kyiv. Norway condemns the killing of civilians and severe damage to infrastructure. Russia’s talk of peace is meaningless when the attacks continue and escalate. Russia must agree to an immediate ceasefire.
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Last night, Russia launched one of its largest attacks on Ukraine, with hundreds of drones and missiles. Once again, civilians suffer. This is Putin’s response to calls for peace. We condemn these heinous attacks. The pressure on Russia to stop this aggression must increase.
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Russia has once again brutally shelled Kyiv with missiles and drones. Ukraine's brave civilian population is suffering from Russia's illegal aggression. We urge Russia to end its war immediately. Our response is even stronger support for Ukraine.
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Today, Prime Minister of Norway @jonasgahrstore is in Ukraine. I am grateful for this visit and for such support. It means a lot to us. Ukraine will always value Norway’s sincere engagement with our state. We had very substantive discussions on many issues – our defense needs,
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We stand united in our support to 🇺🇦 and President Zelenskyj. No negotiations on Ukraine without Ukraine. Important to strengthen the cooperation on security guarantees. Pressure on Russia must increase.
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Today, 80 years later, we remember the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Norway remains firmly committed to nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control, grounded in a humanitarian perspective. Nuclear weapons must never be used again. #Hiroshima80
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Russia has once again attacked Kyiv with missiles and drones – another example of targeted brutality against Ukraine's civilian population. This is a deliberate strategy to crush Ukraine's resilience that must not succeed. Norway will continue to support Ukraine's struggle.
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Norway welcomes the adoption of the new law by @verkhovna_rada restoring the independence of key anti-corruption agencies in Ukraine. To succeed, the fight against corruption must be transparent, effective, and trusted by society.
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I welcome the long awaited release of Belarusian democracy movement leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski. I commend those who have worked for his release. Norway calls for the unconditional release of all political prisoners.
My husband Siarhei is free! It’s hard to describe the joy in my heart. Thank you, 🇺🇸 @POTUS, @SPE_Kellogg, @JohnPCoale, DAS Christopher W. Smith, @StateDept & our 🇪🇺 allies, for all your efforts. We’re not done. 1150 political prisoners remain behind bars. All must be released.
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Consultations of Deputy Foreign Ministers of Poland @RKupiecki and Norway @EivindVP on security matters. On the agenda: 🔹bilateral cooperation in the run up to NATO Summit in the Hague, support for 🇺🇦, 🔹regional security.
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Last night’s massive and brutal Russian strikes have killed and wounded civilians throughout Ukraine, particularly in Kyiv. This attack lays bare Russia’s ruthless way of warfare. Norway stands firmly united with our partners in our support for Ukraine’s fight for freedom.
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Good conversation with Dmytro @lubinetzs on how Norway can support the return of Ukrainian children, PoWs, civilians held by Russia. The human dimension of a future ceasefire/peace agreement is important. 🇳🇴 supports 🇺🇦 on its way to a just and lasting peace.
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Delighted to welcome 🇬🇧Foreign Sec @DavidLammy back to Norway and to the #Arctic. Aboard 🇳🇴Coast Guard ship KV Bergen in Tromsø he discussed the importance of countering threats & maintaining security in the High North with State Sec @EivindVP, Vice Admiral Rune Andersen &others
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Good conversation with State Secretary @EivindVP Vad Petersson at the 🇳🇴 Foreign Ministry. Grateful for Norway’s consistent support and solidarity with Russian political prisoners.
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We strongly condemn Russia’s horrific attacks across Ukraine in recent days. Strikes on residential areas in Kryvyi Rih and Kharkiv follow a deeply disturbing pattern of targeting populated areas. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all those affected.
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Norway's support to Ukraine is an investment in our common security. We will continue to back Ukraine’s sovereignty and freedom. Ukraine must be in the best possible position when negotiations start—and must, of course, have a seat at the table.
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