Andriy Yermak

Andriy Yermak was the head of the presidential office and a key advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He served as Zelenskyy's chief of staff, enforcer, and negotiator, playing a significant role in internal discipline and peace talks. Yermak's recent resignation, prompted by a corruption scandal and an anti-corruption probe involving a search of his apartment, has made him newsworthy. His departure is considered a major event, potentially reshaping Ukraine's wartime power system and triggering a 'mini-revolution' in the country's political landscape. His absence impacts peace negotiations and domestic governance, forcing Zelenskyy to adapt to a new political reality. He was due to lead key talks with the US on the war with Russia.