She wants to get as close to the war as possible, and all the atrocities that come with it, to try to understand, she says.
It's terrible to see all the destruction along the road in the areas that (Ukraine) has recaptured, says Solberg to Norwegian newspaper VG, which followed the journey.
In a report, 64-year-old Solberg tells about impressions, thoughts, and reflections – and sorrow – over the consequences of the Russian invasion war.
In many places, there are almost only older people left, notes Solberg sorrowfully.
The trip was initiated by the support organization Fritt Ukraina, led by her party colleague and member of parliament Peter Frølich.
The 240-mile journey east, where aid was delivered along the way, has passed through war-torn cities like Kramatorsk and Izium, and she found herself just two miles from the direct front line.
The soldiers I met are both professional and tough, they are proud of what they do. They fight for their country. The others (Russian soldiers) do a job for (Russian President Vladimir) Putin, says Solberg, who has returned to Norway, to VG.
