Chairman and co-founder of the nonprofit Nova Ukraine, Mikola Bilogorskiy, told Newsweek that the probe that led to Yermak’s resignation showed that “Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies are working as intended.”
Nova Ukraine Chairman & CEO Statements on “Undesirable” Designation by the Russian Federation
WASHINGTON/PALO ALTO–In July, Russia declared the U.S.-based nonprofit Nova Ukraine an "undesirable” organization, effectively outlawing the organization's activities within Russia. The designation bans any cooperation or financial transactions with Nova Ukraine by Russian nationals or entities, and exposes affiliated individuals to severe criminal penalties and lengthy prison sentences. In response, Nova Ukraine Founder and Board Chairman Mikola (Nick) Bilogorskiy and CEO Ambassador Erin E. McKee issued the following statements: Bilogorskiy: “We see the “undesirable” designation as proof our work is effective.