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President Zelenskyy at the Royal Palace

His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon received the President of Ukraine, His Excellency Mr Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in audience today.

April 15, 2026

Crown Prince Haakon receives President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in audience. Photo: Ola Vatn / The Royal Court

The President and the Crown Prince have met on several occasions, most recently when Crown Prince Haakon paid an official visit to Ukraine in May 2025. The first time was in 2023, when Their Majesties the King and Queen hosted a luncheon in honour of President Zelenskyy.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyjy signing the Palace guest book before his audience with the Crown Prince. Photo: Amanda Pedersen Giske / NTB
Crown Prince Haakon receives President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in audience. Photo: Amanda Pedersen Giske / NTB
Crown Prince Haakon receives President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in audience. Photo: Amanda Pedersen Giske / NTB

Avtale om samarbeid

Zelenskyj kom til Norge tirsdag ettermiddag og dro rett i møte med statsminister Jonas Gahr Støre. De to signerte en samarbeidsavtale om produksjon av droner og overføring av dyrekjøpt kunnskap om denne typen krigføring fra Ukraina til Norge.

Dagens program startet i Stortinget, der stortingspresident Masud Gharahkhani ønsket velkommen, blant annet til møte med de parlamentariske lederne.

Det er ventet at Zelenskyj reiser videre i ettermiddag.