Zelenskyy faces ‘mini-revolution’ as Yermak’s fall reshapes Ukraine’s wartime power system

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Shaun WalkerNovember 29, 2025 at 02:38 PM

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Andriy Yermak, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff and close advisor, resigned on Friday after his apartment was searched as part of an anti-corruption probe, potentially triggering a significant shift in Ukraine's wartime power structure. Yermak, who served as Zelenskyy's chief political fixer, foreign policy lead, and head of Ukraine's delegation to peace talks, was considered a key element in Zelenskyy's governance system. His departure could impact domestic governance and Ukraine's negotiating position in talks to end the war with Russia. While Yermak hasn't been charged, the investigation threatened to create a crisis amid growing public discontent. His close relationship with Zelenskyy made his resignation unexpected, and his absence is predicted to reshape Ukraine's political landscape.

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Ukraine ×480% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×7100% Andriy Yermak ×6100%

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