I am the co-founder and CEO of WEB PRO LLC, a Ukrainian LIR, a telecommunications operator specializing in information security, Under my leadership, WEB PRO became the first telecom company in Ukraine to sign a cybersecurity memorandum with the National Cyber Security Coordination Center and was honored with the 2021 People’s Choice Country Award. As an active member of the RIPE NCC and several Ukrainian industry associations, I’ve worked to protect Internet resources, particularly during wartime. I currently serve as an Adviser to the Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation, a member of the organizing committee of IGF-UA, and head the Internet Association of Ukraine’s Committee on Internet Resource Management.
My motivation for the role of Vice Chair of RIPE is to support the RIPE community in these challenging times. Living through the most challenging time of my life taught me that, in the worst circumstances, the strength of the community is what wins in the end.
This belief has guided my contributions to the RIPE community.
That’s why I joined the BCOP Task Force—to help collect and share wartime operational knowledge, not as tragedy, but as actionable insight. The upcoming publication, “Best Operational Practices for Survival During Natural Disasters or War,” is not just a guidebook—it’s a survival plan for the future.
In 2024, I co-founded NOGUA and organised its first conference. I believe that openness in sharing issues and building consensus are two cornerstones of the community’s success. My involvement in raising concerns about forced IP address transfers from temporarily occupied territories at RIPE 85 contributed to policy changes that provide all RIPE NCC members with an additional layer of protection.
Becoming Vice Chair is not merely an honor I seek—it is a continuation of that mission.
But motivation alone is not enough. The key question is: What kind of support does RIPE community need right now?
As members of the technical community, we must protect the open and borderless nature of the Internet. I will support initiatives that resist fragmentation, bridge digital divides, and ensure the Internet remains a platform for communication, growth, and empowerment, especially for underserved and vulnerable communities.
These priorities are not abstract for me—they are rooted in my personal and professional reality. As a Ukrainian, I understand that my background may raise questions, especially in the context of current geopolitical tensions and the presence of Russian members within RIPE.
I want to be very clear:
RIPE is not a political body.
It is a space built on neutrality, cooperation, and technical collaboration. My commitment to maintaining professionalism, mutual respect, and open dialogue is absolute. We must preserve RIPE as a space where knowledge flows freely, regardless of national affiliations or political situations.
To serve this community, trust is essential. Trust between the Vice Chair and the community, between the Chair and Working Group Chairs, and between the RIPE community and the RIPE NCC.
I view the Vice Chair’s role not as secondary, but as a connector—a facilitator of open communication, bridge-building, and alignment. I am ready to work with the Chair in sync to ensure that all working groups feel heard and empowered, and that their input shapes community-wide strategy.
We should invest in transparency, dialogue, and long-term planning together. The RIPE NCC should continue to serve as a hub for education, best practice sharing, and crisis response preparedness.
I’m looking forward to dedicating my energy and experience to its next chapter.