OFU is a non-profit foundation created by young professionals.
We are a mission-driven team of investigators, analysts, lawyers, and technologists who volunteer our time to lead impactful investigations, develop open source tools and train others to empower them to do the same.
OSINT for Ukraine uses OSINT to investigate international crimes, combat disinformation, and support justice and civil society.
Our Goals
Achieve legal accountability for international crimes committed in the Russo-Ukrainian war.
Establish ourselves as a trusted source of OSINT training and assistance for civil society and accountability bodies.
Combat the rise of disinformation in eastern europe and central asia, focusing on russian disinformation.
Build a community of like-minded individuals who support our work and initiatives.
Executive Team
Deniz M.D.
Chairman
Deniz is specialized in International Criminal Law, and OSINT Investigations. Experienced in building and leading diverse teams across borders within the context of digital investigations and justice.
Emma Urbanova
General Secretary
Emma holds an MA in English literature and comparative literature (University of Glasgow) and in literary studies (University of Groningen). She is a writer, editor, and an avid advocate for democracy.
Janthe v. Schaik
Co-Director CIDER
Janthe, security studies graduate from Leiden University, specializes in OSINT, cybersecurity, and counter-terrorism intelligence analysis.
Margot V.H.
Co-Director – ICIG
Margot, a seasoned legal analyst, has a background in public international law, with a particular focus on international criminal law and conflict-related sexual violence.
Project Coordinators and Specialists
Christian Mamo
Co-Director CIDER
Christian is an investigative journalist who specializes in Eastern Europe and Russia. His background is supplemented by experience in international human rights law and humanitarian monitoring missions.
Diana Nicola
Chief Communications Officer
Diana is a media specialist versed in research methods, theoretical concepts, and practical applications of media and communication.
Vasile Popa
Chief Technical Officer
Vasile, a software engineer and a cybersecurity specialist, has experience as an investigative data engineer and a software developer in cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity companies.
Francisco A.
Director of Security
Francisco is a senior OSINT analyst with a Security Studies background. He’s committed to identifying and countering threats to democratic institutions and to the rule of law.
Edward S.
Taskforce Leader ICIG
In addition to a background in defense and strategic studies, Edward has expertise in Russian military affairs and experience in multiple international crimes investigations, such as the Belarusian involvement in the illegal transfer and reeducation of Ukrainian children.
Alexander Rietveldt
Treasurer
Alexander has a background in financial audit, ensuring the financial wellbeing of the organization.
Natalia Jasztal
Co-Director ICIG
Natalia, a seasoned lawyer, has a background in international criminal law, transnational criminal law, and complex legal advisory for various scenarios.
Vyacheslav Kolomeets
Senior Investigator ICIG
Vyacheslav is an OSINT specialist with specialization in IMINT, GEOINT, military identification and leading software development initiatives aimed at data collection.
Manon C. Balbinot
Taskforce Leader ICIG
Manon, legal analyst and senior OSINT investigator, has a background in Criminal Justice and Counter-Terrorism. Her background is supplemented by expertise in transnational organized crime, access to justice, and European Criminal Law.