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Christian Rieber turns 100 – and still fights for freedom

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As a young man, Rieber fought in the resistance during the German occupation. Now, a lifetime later, he is one of Fritt Ukraina’s strongest supporters. Together with his family, he has helped fund the development of the Bergen Drone, built in Ukraine and used on the front lines. A powerful symbol of determination and solidarity.

Foto Veteran Aid Ukraine (2)

Developing new patrol boat – built by Ukrainian and Norwegian veterans

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Two powerful outboard engines have now been delivered by Fritt Ukraina for a new boat project. The initiative is a collaboration between Veterans Aid Ukraine, PBO Boats, and Fritt Ukraina, where Ukrainian veterans build boats for military use.
Motorene er to stk. Suzuki påhengsmotorer på 200 hestekrefter. Båten de skal brukes på og som nå utvikles er en pilotmodell til bruk for det ukrainske forsvaret. Båtene skal brukes til patruljering og for å høyne maritim kapasitet i det Ukrainske forsvaret.

Max Surhai, XX Systems, Kateryna Tuzia, Robymo, Natalia Golis, Marie Bu Jacobsen, Lars Bugge Aarset Thomas Jøraandstad og Ketil Borgvin Dørre. Foto: Robymo

372 FPV drones produced in Ukraine with support from Norway

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Ukrainian company XX Systems has produced over 370 FPV drones for the frontline in Ukraine. The production and delivery have been financed with support from Norwegian donors. The drones are manufactured in Ukraine and delivered directly to the front.

Operation Kvarv: One hundred drones delivered to Third Assault Brigade

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Fritt Ukraina is now delivering one hundred drones to Ukraine’s Third Assault Brigade. The total value of the delivery is five million NOK, and the effort has been named Operation Kvarv. Half of the funding comes from the family-owned company Kvarv, based on the island of Frøya in Trøndelag, Norway.

Drones fighting drones: Interview with Roman

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Roman Tesjkun is a lieutenant in a unit specializing in “Interceptor Drones.” These have become crucial in Ukraine’s fight for freedom. We had the opportunity to speak with him about how these new drones are used and the important collaboration with Fritt Ukraina and the Ukrainian organization Come Back Alive.

Serhiy Kiral. Foto: Kolbjørn Golis

European Cooperation in Turbulent Times – Serhiy Kiral

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Deputy mayor of Lviv, Serhiy Kiral, has been a important partner to Fritt Ukraina since the organisation’s very first convoy. In March 2025 we had a chance to hear his thoughts on the ongoing negotiatations of peace, as well as the importance of European cooperation.

Natalia Golis og Peter Frølich i samtale med en offiser i den ukrainske hæren.

Over a Thousand New Members

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Fritt Ukraina is currently experiencing a surge in new memberships.

“We’ve received over a thousand new members in the past month. Most of them have joined just in the last week, following Zelensky’s meeting with Trump,” says Secretary General Natalia Golis.