[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.

[9] Kushneruk is a graduate of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, holding a Master's degree in International Law.

In 2012-2014 Kushneruk was posted as Counsellor at the Permanent mission of Ukraine to the United Nations in New York City.

[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.

[8] Kushneruk participated in street rallies and other events in the San Francisco Bay Area that bolstered support for Ukraine.