Anait Khoperia Appointed Acting Head of Ukraine's Disinformation Center

• •Anait Khoperia appointed acting head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation.
• •Khoperia has extensive experience in law and public administration, having worked in various government roles.
• •The appointment follows the dismissal of Andrii Kovalenko as head of the Center.

On October 1, 2026, Anait Khoperia was appointed as the acting head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council (NSDC). Khoperia has been with the Center since June 2021, where she progressed from international cooperation manager to deputy head and then to leading the Department for Countering Information Threats to National Security. Her academic background includes a law degree from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and a PhD in law. The appointment follows the dismissal of the previous head, Andrii Kovalenko, on September 28, 2026. Khoperia's role will focus on countering information threats and enhancing Ukraine's information resilience amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. The NSDC's press service confirmed her appointment.