Victoria Yakimova's diplomatic role as Ukraine's honorary consul to the Dominican Republic ended abruptly just two weeks after her appointment due to significant public backlash regarding her past as a glamour model. The controversy intensified when explicit images from her modeling career resurfaced online, alongside a photo of her wearing a traditional Russian kokoshnik headdress, which was particularly sensitive given the ongoing war in Ukraine. In response to the backlash, the Ukrainian foreign ministry initiated an additional background check on Yakimova, leading to her removal from the position. Yakimova, who has lived in the Dominican Republic since 2014 and is married to a Dominican citizen, expressed surprise at the reaction, stating that she had no intention of entering diplomacy. She defended her past, highlighting her professional qualifications, including two Master's degrees and experience in tax administration. Yakimova publicly apologized to President Volodymyr Zelensky, clarifying that she did not seek scandal and aimed to promote awareness of Ukraine. She suggested that any revenue generated from her images should support Ukraine's armed forces, asserting her commitment to meaningful work despite the controversy.