Norway has condemned Russia's holding of elections in Ukrainian areas under Russian occupation, according to reports from Norwegian outlet Nettavisen. The condemnation was reported on Monday, 21 September 2026.
Nettavisen and Dagbladet both carried the story, with Dagbladet's headline stating that Norway condemns Russia's elections in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian areas. The reports do not include the specific wording of Norway's statement or the name of the Norwegian official or body that issued it.
The coverage appeared alongside other Norwegian reporting on Russian elections. NRK published a piece about a 21-year-old taking a significant risk in connection with the vote, while TV 2 ran a report quoting someone saying that some people have become extremely wealthy from the war. VG published a debate contribution arguing that there could be more of "Putin" after Putin.
The material available does not specify which occupied Ukrainian areas are affected, the date the voting took place, or how other countries have responded to Russia's move.
What to watch next: whether Norway's government issues a formal statement with details of any measures it may take in response.