Norway has $1.8 trillion in its Wealth Fund - will it give some to Ukraine?

Norway has $1.8 trillion in its Wealth Fund - will it give some to Ukraine?

Author: Mark McNamee April 10, 2025 Duration: 53:08
Will Norway tap its massive Sovereign Wealth Fund and provide Ukraine what's needed to win the war? Norway has enjoyed both higher volumes and prices of gas exports to Europe once Russia stopped sending gas to Europe in 2022. And as a founding NATO member with a border with Russia, Norway not only has the financial capacity to help Ukraine win the war, but also the political and security motivation to do so as well. With an isolationist US in the west and a threatening Russia in the east, look to Norway to help drive Europe's defense in the coming years.  To delve into these topics, I spoke with Damien Margou, a lawyer from Norway who is deeply involved in the defense sector in Ukraine. Damien has been a long-time supporter of Ukraine, and recently moved here to support the nation's fight against Russia. With intricate knowledge of Norway's political dynamics as well as Ukraine's defense sector, Damien has a unique vantage point to discuss these important topics. Damien is an experienced attorney with a focus on the Ukrainian and European defence industry with a background from renowned law firms in Scandinavia and Ukraine. Fluent in 7 languages, he has a unique perspective of legal, investment, and political developments in Norway, the rest of the Nordics, and Ukraine. If you want to invest in Ukraine' defense, to not only enjoy solid returns but also be on the right side of history, please write Damien at dmagrou@jeantetkiev.org.  To learn more, visit: https://ubn.network/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/Mark-McNamee/

We are living through events that will define our century, and History in the Making: The War in Ukraine is an attempt to make sense of them as they unfold. Host Mark McNamee brings his deep knowledge of Eastern Europe to the fore, not just to recount headlines, but to untangle the complex historical, cultural, and political threads that led to this moment. This isn't a dry recitation of facts; it's a grounded exploration of how a conflict reshapes a nation's identity and the global order. Each episode moves between the sweeping strategic picture and the intimate, human stories of those living through the war, highlighting a profound resilience. You'll hear analysis that connects past empires to present-day battles, and conversations that reveal the personal cost and extraordinary fortitude within Ukraine. The goal of this podcast is to provide context and clarity, offering a nuanced perspective that goes beyond the news cycle. By focusing on the people, the history, and the on-the-ground reality, Mark creates a vital record of a world changing in real time. Tune in for a thoughtful, comprehensive guide to understanding not just what is happening, but why it matters for all of us.
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History in the Making: The War in Ukraine
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