Today marks 80 years since Norway was liberated – after five years of brutal occupation. Since then, we have enjoyed a free and democratic Norway, and perhaps we have taken it somewhat for granted. Today, on Liberation and Veterans Day, we appreciate those who fought for our freedom. Thank you.

At exercise #JointViking2025, we are working closely with our allies. Both at land, at sea and in the air. This is one example of how we cooperate for our joint safety, here with our colleagues from the Royal Marines. #WeAreNATO #StrongerTogether

This week, air forces from the USA and the UK are exercising in Norway together with the Norwegian Armed Forces. Units from all domains train on effectively identifying, engaging and neutralising targets. Strong allied cohesion like this makes Norway and the High North safer.

I dag er det 1000 dager siden Russland gikk til fullskala invasjon av Ukraina. Ukrainerne kjemper heroisk for friheten og retten til å styre sin egen retning. En av dem er «Keza». – Ukraina er frihet for meg, derfor kjemper jeg for Ukraina. Jeg håper at alt vil bli bra. Det er ikke noen annen vei.