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Jul 24, 2026

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Training ENT Surgeons in Acoustic Trauma

Author Matt Salter Nova Ukraine is dedicating funds to a vital and often underserved medical necessity in conflict areas: acoustic trauma. In partnership with Pivnyk Charitable Foundation, this new program will train Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) doctors in Ukraine to treat hearing loss and ear injuries. Why Hearing Restoration Is Critical An estimated 60% of people injured in combat zones suffer acoustic trauma, hearing loss, or both. Ukrainian troops and civilians throughout the country suffer acoustic injuries. Without proper treatment, the pain and sensory loss of such injuries can last a lifetime.

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Jul 23, 2026

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On the ground with Nova Ukraine’s CEO: Stories of impact from Lviv, Kyiv, and Kharkiv

Author Diana Kirk The mom passing warm slices of bread to her kids. The warehouse worker placing that last box on the truck. The child in the after-school program who just discovered: she loves to draw. These are snapshots from a trip that stayed with Nova Ukraine’s CEO Ambassador, Erin E. McKee, long after she left Lviv, Kyiv, and Kharkiv in April 2026. Because behind each moment is the work of an extraordinary partner organization, helping to heal, build, and empower Ukraine. Together, we're ensuring that the Ukrainian people remain resilient today, and thrive tomorrow. In two dozen meetings with partners, local leaders, and people on the ground, here's what Erin saw.

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Jul 9, 2026

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Equipping Doctors for Safer Diagnosis

Author Matt Salter Nova Ukraine’s latest investment in strong, modern healthcare systems has arrived! Lviv First Medical Association has received a shipment of protective X-ray aprons and collars. These tools keep patients and caregivers safe during procedures requiring X-ray imaging, empowering healthcare workers to give patients top-quality diagnosis, treatment, and care. The new aprons and collars protect patients and healthcare workers from X-ray overexposure in video urodynamics, the process of identifying and treating potentially deadly issues of the urinary system and bladder. It calls for specialists to stay by a patient’s side from the beginning of the imaging process to the end of the procedure. Long-term, hands-on care like this produces the best outcomes, but without protective gear, it risks exposing patients and doctors to dangerous levels of radiation. With the new gear, doctors in Ukraine can deliver best-in-class diagnosis and treatment, improving current and future outcomes across the national healthcare system.

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Jun 26, 2026

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Nova Ukraine Signs Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ukrainian Ministry of Culture to Protect & Promote Cultural Heritage

GDANSK, Poland–Nova Ukraine today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ukrainian Ministry of Culture to solidify their collaboration to protect and promote Ukrainian cultural heritage. At the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdansk, Poland, Nova Ukraine CEO Ambassador Erin E. McKee signed the agreement with Tetyana Berezhna, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister for Humanitarian Policy and Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications. Ambassador McKee said: “Ukraine's cultural memory will survive this war despite Russia’s deliberate, systematic attempt to erase Ukrainian identity.

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Jun 15, 2026

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Nova Ukraine Sweeps Ukraine’s Top Philanthropy Honors—For the Second Year Running

The results are in: Nova Ukraine has taken first and second place awards at the Charitable Ukraine’s 2025 Awards, Ukraine’s most prestigious national philanthropy competition. Out of 1,698 applications from nonprofits and socially responsible organizations across Ukraine and the world, Nova Ukraine earned high honors in two categories: This is the second consecutive year Nova Ukraine has earned top recognition from Charitable Ukraine. At the June 2026 ceremony in Kyiv, first-place winners received the iconic "Angel of Goodness"—a hand-crafted ceramic statuette that has become Ukraine's national symbol of humanitarian service. About the Competition Now in its 19th year, Charitable Ukraine is the premier annual competition honoring volunteers, NGOs, philanthropists, and socially responsible businesses making a difference in Ukraine and beyond. This year’s competition featured 28 categories, drawing applications from organizations working across defense, healthcare, education, culture, ecology, and international aid.

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Jun 10, 2026

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Largest Ukraine Action Summit Ever Makes an Impact

More than 700 delegates from all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia gathered in Washington, D.C., on April 19–22 for the eighth Ukraine Action Summit to advocate for Ukraine. It was the biggest summit to date. Twice a year, the U.S. capital becomes one of the most pro-Ukraine places in America as advocates from across the country travel to D.C. for the Ukraine Action Summit. Many of them have no Ukrainian heritage at all, yet they are united by a shared commitment to ensure that Ukraine remains a priority for American lawmakers. "I call myself Ukrainian by choice. I'm wearing a vyshyvanka – this is my first one. I always wear it on special occasions, like the Ukraine Action Summit," said Craig Gresbrink, a delegate from California. Sashko Krapivkin, Nova Ukraine's Director of Advocacy & Engagement, said, "Every one of our delegates has a story worth telling. Among them are business owners, former congressional staffers, farmers, teachers, artists, and many others.”

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Jun 5, 2026

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Ukrainian Culture Steals the Show at Eurovision

“Oh my God, these are my favorite things,” says famed Ukrainian singer Ruslana, who won the Eurovision song contest more than two decades ago. She holds a large envelope decorated with traditional Ukrainian Petrykivka painting labeled Letters from Ukraine. Nova Ukraine brought these popular collector’s items to Eurovision this year to help promote Ukrainian culture. “We spent six months crafting this collection to curate a meaningful package,” says Sashko Krapivkin, Director of Advocacy & Engagement at Nova Ukraine. “We want it to narrate Ukraine’s story, inspire curiosity about its culture, and underscore that Ukrainian heritage has faced persistent threats for years due to Russia’s illegal actions.”

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Jun 4, 2026

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Nova Ukraine Applauds Ukraine Support Act Going to the House, Urges Swift Passage

WASHINGTON–Nova Ukraine applauds today’s procedural vote in Congress to advance the Ukraine Support Act (HR 2913) to the U.S. House of Representatives for a full vote. Nova Ukraine CEO Ambassador Erin E. McKee issued the following statement: “We are grateful that lawmakers are bringing this important bill to the House floor for a full vote. The Ukraine Support Act hits Russia with sanctions for its illegal war of aggression against Ukraine, provides security assistance to Ukraine, and supports post-war reconstruction. We know the vast majority of Democrats and Republicans share the American people’s overwhelming bipartisan support for Ukraine and urge Congress to pass this bill to punish Russia and defend our staunch democratic ally. As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, our allies in Ukraine are on the front lines of freedom. We share an unbreakable commitment to democracy, human dignity, and peace. Now is the time to act.”

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Jun 2, 2026

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Nova Ukraine and “Together with Kernel” Join Forces to Build a Stronger Ukraine

Kyiv, May 2026 — Nova Ukraine and the "Together with Kernel" Charitable Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), formalizing a shared commitment to help Ukrainian communities who urgently need energy resilience and independence. The "Together with Kernel" Foundation has spent years investing in Ukrainian communities, funding construction, education, healthcare, and local capacity building. In recent years, the foundation has increasingly turned its focus to energy: its Solar Energy for Communities program is already delivering results, with solar panels installed at schools and hospitals, energy training for local activists, and active projects across the Chernihiv and Sumy regions. Nova Ukraine, through its BUILD pillar, helps communities recover from war damage not just structurally, but systemically, ensuring that a hospital can keep running during a blackout and that a school is not at the mercy of an unstable power grid. The first milestones of the partnership are already mapped out: solar panels will soon be installed at a hospital in the Poltava region and a school in the Chernihiv region. In addition, the partnership includes training programs for staff and community residents.

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May 22, 2026

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Recommendation Letter

On behalf of the charitable organization Nova Ukraine, we would like to express our appreciation for our collaboration with 12New.AI and their product, Zopa Agent. Approximately three months ago, we began using Zopa Agent to optimize our procurement processes. Since then, the tool has demonstrated a significant impact on our team’s efficiency. Specifically, we have reduced the time spent searching for relevant suppliers by roughly threefold, and the time spent on communications and negotiations with suppliers by three to four times. The use of Zopa Agent has enabled our procurement managers to handle substantially more requests within the same amount of time, which is critical for a nonprofit organization operating with limited resources. We would also like to highlight the level of transparency the system provides. With Zopa Agent, we can demonstrate full transparency to our donors regarding supplier selection, as well as pricing and terms negotiations. This has significantly simplified our reporting and increased trust in our operations.

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May 21, 2026

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Nova Ukraine Co-Launches New Center to Preserve & Recover Ukrainian Culture

Nova Ukraine and global partners are establishing a new initiative in Ukraine called the NaUKMA Research Center for Heritage Preservation and Recovery. To launch the new center, an inaugural symposium was held on May 14-15 at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy (NaUKMA), bringing together Ukrainian and international universities, cultural institutions, researchers, and policymakers working in the field of heritage preservation and recovery. “Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has faced not only the destruction of cities and infrastructure, but also a sustained attempt to erase cultural memory - its identity, language, architecture, archives, places of worship, and other layers of meaning that define who Ukrainians are,” said Nova Ukraine Co-Founder and Director Iryna Bilokin at the symposium. “Culture is central to recovery. It helps preserve and rebuild not only physical structures, but also dignity, meaning, and historical truth. For Nova Ukraine, this work is deeply aligned with our mission, as culture plays an important role in sustaining communities and supporting veterans who have defended Ukraine with extraordinary sacrifice,” she said.

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Apr 29, 2026

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After Ukraine Action Summit, Nova Ukraine Applauds Bipartisan Bills Cracking Down on Russian Aggression

WASHINGTON–Just days after the 8th Ukraine Action Summit brought more than 700 pro-Ukraine advocates from all 50 states and Puerto Rico to Washington, D.C., lawmakers from both parties have introduced two important bills holding Russia accountable for its actions. In the Senate, Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the No Oil Profits for Enemies (NOPE) Act, which would restore Congressional oversight of U.S. sanctions on Russia and prevent Putin’s regime from profiting off ongoing hostilities with Iran. And in the House and Senate, a bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act, which would require the Secretaries of State and Defense to report on Russian efforts “to persecute, suppress, discriminate, or otherwise violate the religious freedoms of Ukraine and temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.” It also calls for the President to sanction Russians involved in religious persecution. Nova Ukraine CEO Ambassador Erin E. McKee said:

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Apr 14, 2026

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America Funded Russia’s War Machine for Cheaper Gas

By Nova Ukraine CEO Ambassador Erin E. McKee In February, Ukrainian forces gained more ground against Russia than they lost for the first time in more than two years. On the battlefield, there was optimism that momentum was finally swinging against Russia four years after Moscow’s unprovoked full-scale invasion. By the end of March, however, Ukrainians were bombarded by nearly 1,000 attack drones in a period of less than 24 hours in a brazen daytime assault that wreaked havoc across the country, killing several civilians, wounding dozens, and sending millions into shelters. What happened in between? When prices increased at American gas pumps as a result of U.S. military action in Iran, the U.S. lifted sanctions on Russian oil at sea, replenishing Moscow’s war chest to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars in oil sales that would have been impossible if the sanctions were still in place.

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Mar 27, 2026

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Congress Tackles Russia’s Abduction of Ukrainian Children

Official figures show Russia has forcibly deported about 20,000 Ukrainian children. Another 1.6 million remain under Russian occupation, many drafted into the Russian army. On March 25th, a hearing of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, organized with the help of the American Coalition for Ukraine, put a spotlight on Russia’s abduction of Ukrainian children. U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern, a Democrat from Massachusetts and Co-Chair of the Commission, said the main goal is to help Congress understand the scope and scale of Russia's crimes. “Each of these numbers represents a young person suffering terrible psychological trauma,” he said. “We have reports of Ukrainian children being adopted by Russian families of Russians indoctrinating Ukrainian youth with ideological training, paramilitary drills, and religious instruction, and of separated families being forced to organize their own efforts to find one another.” Katya Pavlevych, Policy Advisor for Razom for Ukraine and the American Coalition for Ukraine, showed a photo at the hearing of two small children, a boy and a girl, seen from behind.

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Mar 23, 2026

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Women Behind the Mission

The women who work and volunteer for Nova Ukraine are scattered around the world, but share one thing in common: a commitment to a peaceful and prosperous Ukraine. To mark Women's History Month, we asked many of them what motivates their passion for the cause. Many began with their daily work: delivering medical supplies, stocking warehouses, and advocating for Ukraine with world leaders. But they all kept circling back to one common thing - they’re inspired by the people around them. Nova Ukraine is a community where we support each other every step of the way. Get to know our team in Ukraine, the U.S., and around the world.

Mar 12, 2026

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Spotlighting Women Making History for Ukraine

March is Women’s History Month, and we’re shining a light on the extraordinary women who are making history for Ukraine! In the U.S., at least seven major organizations dedicated to a peaceful and prosperous Ukraine are led by women. We asked the women who lead these groups: “If you could give one piece of advice to young women who want to make a real difference in the world, what would it be?” Nova Ukraine CEO Ambassador Erin E. McKee said, “Know that your voice, your urgency, your refusal to accept what is — these are not liabilities. They are precisely what leadership demands. Especially now, when the stakes are this high.” Tonya Levchuk, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Liberty Ukraine Foundation, said, “Some things are simply meant to happen and are beyond our control. What we can do is accept them, learn from them, and keep moving forward. One day, you will look back and realize that even the hardest waves carried you exactly where you were meant to be. Just keep going!”

Feb 19, 2026

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Nova Ukraine Welcomes Ostap Korkuna to Board of Directors

SAN FRANCISCO—Nova Ukraine is pleased to announce the appointment of Ostap Korkuna to its Board of Directors. Born and raised in Lviv, Ukraine, Ostap moved to California in 2009 to join Facebook as one of its first infrastructure engineers. He was an early organizer of the MaydanSF movement supporting Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity and is a co-founder of Nova Ukraine, previously serving as a board member and co-chair from 2014 to 2024. “Ostap was there with us at the very beginning when Nova Ukraine started as Euromaidan SF, and he was crucial to getting us off the ground,” says Mikola (Nick) Bilogorskiy, Chairman of Nova Ukraine. “Welcoming him back as we turn toward recovery, reconstruction, and modernization is a full-circle moment for all of us.” During his nine years at Facebook, Ostap helped build the systems powering the world’s largest social network. He later served as Director of Engineering at People.ai, leading the Intelligence Platform team. Ostap recently earned his Master’s in Management from Stanford Graduate School of Business and co-founded NeoLens, where he serves as CTO. NeoLens builds an offline-capable, on-device AI copilot delivering diagnostics and step-by-step guidance for defense and industrial operators. The platform is provided free to Ukrainians.

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Jan 27, 2026

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At Davos, Nova Ukraine Keeps Global Focus on Ukraine

As world leaders gathered in Davos this month to discuss security and democracy, Nova Ukraine was there to ensure that Ukrainian reconstruction, energy security, and humanitarian needs were top priorities. “Every year, people ask me why I go to Davos and whether it’s worth the effort,” says Nova Ukraine Co-Founder and Chairman Nick Bilogorskiy. “And every year, I give the same answer: Yes, absolutely. Because Davos isn’t about the panels you attend, but the people you meet and the conversations you weren’t planning to have.” Bilogorskiy says Davos is a rare opportunity where “talent, capital, and influence” converge in one place, and one can have meaningful conversations on Ukraine. Joined by Nova Ukraine Board Director Dr. Igor Markov and COO Vlad Dergunov, Bilogorskiy and his colleagues met dozens of global policymakers to discuss Ukraine’s humanitarian situation, security, long-term reconstruction, and a wide range of issues related to business, government, and civil society. Markov recognizes that the fruits of these conversations aren’t always immediate, but can pay long-term dividends.

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Jan 21, 2026

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Warmth for Ukraine: A Humanitarian Appeal

As the world enters a New Year filled with hope and new beginnings, the reality in Ukraine is growing more desperate. This winter, countless Ukrainian families face unimaginable hardship. Homes stand cold and dark, hospitals struggle to keep their doors open, and children fall asleep wrapped in layers just to stay warm. Despite the bitter cold and the constant threat of attack, the spirit of the Ukrainian people endures — sustained by courage, hope, and the compassion of those who refuse to stand by. Russia is not just exploiting harsh weather conditions; it is deliberately weaponizing winter against Ukrainian civilians through systematic attacks on energy infrastructure that leave millions without heat, light, or water in sub-zero temperatures. These strikes are calculated to break people’s spirit by freezing homes, hospitals, and entire cities into darkness, pushing families to the very edge of survival. ​

Jan 16, 2026

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Russia Weaponizes Winter: Ukrainian Civilians Face Catastrophic Threat from Systematic Infrastructure Attacks

January 16, 2025 | Palo Alto, CA Three million people in Kyiv are on the edge of survival. Russian strikes have plunged Ukrainian cities fall into darkness as temperatures plummet to minus 4°F—and meteorologists warn the deadly freeze will persist through January. This is not the chaos of war. This is calculated. Russia is systematically weaponizing winter itself. Across Ukraine—from Kyiv to Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih to Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia—families huddle in the cold, cut off from power, heat, and hope. Each day brings fresh strikes. Each night brings a deeper cold.

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Jan 14, 2026

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The Ukrainian Cultural Showcase “C-Ukraine” Opens in San Francisco

A pop-up space that brings culture, creative industries, Ukrainian brands, innovation, and community together. On January 13, the Ukrainian Cultural Showcase “C-Ukraine” officially opened in San Francisco. The project was organized by the Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco. By visiting the space, guests can explore Ukrainian culture, traditions, and history, as well as discover what Ukrainian brands are creating today – meaningful, contemporary pieces shaped by Ukrainian culture and today’s realities. “C-Ukraine Cultural Showcase is our way of opening this light to the world. A pop-up space where culture, creative industries and Ukrainian brands curated by CODE 380, innovation, and community meet,” according to the Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco. The opening was attended by San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie. Members of Nova Ukraine's board were also present as Nova Ukraine enthusiastically supports the “C-Ukraine” launch and helps to promote the showcase.

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Jan 14, 2026

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Wisconsin leads the nation in condemning Russia’s abduction of Ukrainian children – Nova Ukraine welcomes a significant precedent

On January 13, 2026, the Wisconsin State Assembly unanimously passed Joint Resolution 103 (AJR 110), which condemns Russia’s illegal abduction and forced transfer of Ukrainian children. The State Senate had already approved the resolution unanimously on November 18, 2025. With approval from both chambers, Wisconsin became the first US state to pass this kind of resolution through its full legislature. Although a similar measure exists at the federal level, this marks the first state level legislative action on the issue. Advocates see this step as an important signal of growing momentum in the United States to recognize and respond to Russia’s documented war crimes against children. The resolution was brought before lawmakers through a partnership between Nova Ukraine, a leading US-based nonprofit supporting Ukraine, and Wisconsin Ukrainians Inc., with support from Friends of Ukraine – Madison. Together, these organizations worked with bipartisan lawmakers to ensure the issue received formal recognition at the state level.

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Dec 8, 2025

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Nova Ukraine Statement Regarding the Turkey Evacuation Program of Ukrainian Children

Nova Ukraine is deeply concerned by the recent media reporting on the treatment of Ukrainian children housed in facilities operated by the Ruslan Shostak Foundation in Turkey. The findings described in these reports raise grave questions about the conditions in which the children lived, the level of oversight inside the facilities, and the practices used by staff responsible for their care. In 2022, Nova Ukraine did provide a grant to this organization during the early emergency phase of the full-scale invasion. At that time, the initiative was presented as a coordinated evacuation effort involving Ukrainian regional authorities responsible for residential institutions, Turkey’s Ministry of Family and Social Services, and local municipal structures in the Antalya region that provided accommodation permissions. Given these representations—and the urgency of removing children from areas under bombardment—Nova Ukraine had no indication of the concerns now being reported. To be clear: the conditions described in the current reporting were not known to us at the time we awarded the grant. Once we became aware of these findings, Nova Ukraine immediately and permanently ended all cooperation with the Shostak Foundation. Nova Ukraine’s grantmaking system is built on transparency and accountability. Every partnership undergoes documented review, internal verification, and cross-checking through our wide network of active partners, subject-matter experts, and collaboration with local authorities and hromadas. By 2023, Nova Ukraine strengthened reporting standards and prerequisites for grantees. Even with these systems in place, this situation shows the need to further strengthen monitoring and independent access for programs involving children.

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Nov 28, 2025

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Керівник Офісу Президента України йде у відставку на тлі антикорупційного розслідування

Сьогодні керівник Офісу Президента Андрій Єрмак подав у відставку на тлі антикорупційного розслідування, яке проводять НАБУ та САП. У Nova Ukraine такий крок вважають доказом того, що створені після Революції Гідності антикорупційні інституції – НАБУ та САП, рішуче працюють навіть у найближчому оточенні президента, відповідно до своєї початкової мети: руйнувати старі корупційні мережі та забезпечити євроінтеграцію України. Зараз Україні, чинному президенту та антикорупційним органам потрібна стійка підтримка союзників – військова допомога, фінансування та політичний захист, але не ультиматуми про територіальні поступки Росії в обмін на крихке перемирʼя. «Україну не можна спонукати до жодних поступок щодо власного суверенітету, бо це суперечить її відданості незалежності та верховенству права; стійка перемога вимагає подолання і російських загарбників, і внутрішньої корупції», – зазначив директор Ради директорів Nova Ukraine доктор Ігор Марков.

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