Dmytro Kushneruk
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Dmytro Kushneruk | |
|---|---|
| Дмитро́ Володи́мирович Кушнеру́к | |
| Consul General of Ukraine in San Francisco | |
| Assumed office July 2020[1] | |
| Preceded by | Oleksandr Krotenko |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 January 1983 Odesa, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Citizenship |  Ukraine |
| Spouse | married |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, National University Odesa Law Academy |
Dmytro Kushneruk (Ukrainian: Дмитро́ Володи́мирович Кушнеру́к; born January 16, 1983) is a Ukrainian diplomat, currently serving as Consul General of Ukraine in San Francisco.[2] Kushneruk holds the diplomatic rank of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Envoy First class.[1] During Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kushneruk successfully negotiated and coordinated material support to Ukraine from several U.S. States: with the Governors of California,[3] Washington State[4] and Utah,[5][6] with the Arizona House of Representatives[7] and with the Californian city of Sacramento.[8] He also negotiated political support for U.S. military aid with U.S. representative Ro Khanna from California.[9]
Education
[edit]Kushneruk is a graduate of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, holding a Master's degree in International Law.[1]
Diplomatic career
[edit]Kushneruk joined diplomatic service in 2006 and worked at Office of the President of Ukraine. In 2012-2014 Kushneruk was posted as Counsellor at the Permanent mission of Ukraine to the United Nations in New York City. In 2014-2020 Kushneruk served as Deputy Chief of Protocol to the President of Ukraine. Kushneruk was appointed Consul General of Ukraine in San Francisco in July 2020.[1]
Activities during Russia's invasion of Ukraine
[edit]During Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Kushneruk coordinated with Governor Gavin Newsom the scope and extent of California's efforts to support the people and government of Ukraine.[10][3][11] Kushneruk also coordinated aid to Ukraine with Governor Jay Inslee of Washington State and the City of Seattle,[4] with Arizona lawmakers[12] as well as with Governor Spencer Cox and church leaders of Utah.[6] In a March 2022 meeting with the US Congressman Ro Khanna, Kushneruk successfully advocated for greater US military aid for Ukraine, particularly anti-tank weapons, anti-aircraft missiles and aircraft, but found disagreement on establishing a no-fly zone over Ukraine.[9][13] Kushneruk personally received shipments of aid to Ukraine from California government agencies.[8]
Kushneruk participated in street rallies and other events in the San Francisco Bay Area that bolstered support for Ukraine.[14] He also contributed to sister-city relations between Ukrainian and Californian cities.[15][16]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Consulate General of Ukraine in San Francisco - Dmytro Kushneruk". san-francisco.mfa.gov.ua. Archived from the original on 2020-10-21. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ Aryk Copley; Nick Vides; Sean Young (March 17, 2022). "Hundreds gather in Sonoma to hear Ukraine Consul General speak". The Oak Leaf.
- ^ a b "Gov. Newsom packs emergency supplies for Ukraine relief efforts". ABC7 San Francisco. 2022-03-15. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ a b "$3.5 Million in Donated Emergency Supplies Headed to Ukraine". www.portseattle.org. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ Spencer J. Cox (Utah Governor) [@SpencerJCox] (March 24, 2022). "Really special meeting with the Ukrainian Consul General" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "Ukraine official thanks governor for Utah's support". FOX 13 News Utah (KSTU). 2022-03-26. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ Monica D. Spencer (July 12, 2023). "Ukraine consul general visits Arizona House of Representatives". "Arizona Republic".
- ^ a b Williams, Dominique (June 7, 2022). "Sacramento County Sheriff's Office donates 136 ballistic vests to aid Ukrainian war effort". The Sacramento Bee.
- ^ a b Bradshaw, Kate (2022-03-15). "Silicon Valley stands with Ukraine during conflict, congressman says". San José Spotlight. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ "Governor Newsom Orders State Agencies to Ensure Contracts Comply with Sanctions on Russia, Calls on California Businesses and Organizations to Support Ukraine". California Governor. 2022-03-04. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ "California Continues to Send Life-Saving Support to Ukraine". California Governor. 2022-05-06. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ "Ukrainian diplomat seeks aid in speech to Arizona lawmakers". Associated Press. 2022-04-08. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ "Can US implement a no-fly zone over Ukraine? Here's what SJSU professor says". ABC7 San Francisco. 2022-03-15. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ "'This is not only a Ukrainian fight': Hundreds gather at Stanford to push for increased aid to Ukraine". The Mercury News. 2022-05-09. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ "Sonoma to honor Ukraine consul general during City Hall ceremony". Santa Rosa Press Democrat. 2022-03-15. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ "Ukraine Consul General Dmytro Kushneruk to be Honored at City Hall Press Conference March 17, 2022". City of Sonoma. 2022-03-12. Retrieved 2023-06-28.