Expect India to push Russia towards ceasefire in Ukraine, says Norwegian PM
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre expressed hope that India will leverage its connections with Russia to advocate for a ceasefire in Ukraine. He emphasized the need for increased pressure on Russia to negotiate an end to the conflict while acknowledging India's historical ties and energy needs. Støre also highlighted the potential for enhanced cooperation between India and Norway in various sectors, including clean energy and trade.
- ▪Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Støre believes India can influence Russia towards a ceasefire in Ukraine.
- ▪Støre respects India's historical relations with Russia but calls for more pressure on Moscow to negotiate.
- ▪The discussions between Norway and India included cooperation on clean energy and the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement.
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Expect India to push Russia towards ceasefire in Ukraine, says Norwegian PMNorwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said there is also a need to put “more pressure” on Russia to come to the negotiating table to end the war in UkrainePublished on: May 19, 2026 1:36 PM ISTBy Rezaul H Laskar, OSLOShare viaCopy link Norway hopes India’s leadership will use its contacts with Russian counterparts to press for a truce in Ukraine since Oslo and New Delhi have the shared objective of ending the conflict, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has said.Støre spoke to a small group of Indian reporters on Monday after the conclusion of his bilateral engagements with PM Modi.
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