Join host Natalka Cmoc in this special episode of “Off the Record” as she sits down with Norway’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Helena Sand Anderson, for a candid farewell conversation. From postings in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Somalia, Georgia, and Moscow to witnessing Ukraine’s resilience in the face of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the ambassador shares powerful insights on:

• Why Ukraine is unlike any other conflict zone
• The fight to return POWs, civilian detainees, and stolen Ukrainian children
• How diplomacy is changing — balancing tradition with social media, visibility, and witnessing life on the frontlines
• Personal stories: Kyiv’s beauty, shared Nordic-Ukrainian history, and her 60+ embroidered vyshyvanka collection
• The Nordic-Baltic Eight’s growing role in supporting Ukraine, and Norway’s Nansen Support Package

As Ambassador Sand Anderson prepares to leave, she leaves us with inspiring thoughts on Ukraine’s inclusive society, heroism, and her hopes for continued involvement. Don’t miss this candid discussion on diplomacy, human rights, and the unbreakable spirit of Ukraine.