Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the resignation of his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, following a search of Yermak’s home by anticorruption investigators. The move comes as Kyiv faces a widening corruption scandal involving a $100 million kickback scheme at the state nuclear company Energoatom, which has already led to multiple resignations. Yermak, one of Zelenskyy’s closest allies and a key negotiator in talks over a U.S.-backed plan to end Ukraine’s war with Russia, said he was fully cooperating with authorities. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office confirmed the searches were authorized but did not specify the investigation’s target. The resignation adds to political turbulence as Zelenskyy faces pressure from both Washington and domestic opposition parties. In a video address, Zelenskyy called for unity and vowed continued reform efforts, asserting that Ukraine would not make mistakes under Russian pressure. Analysts say Yermak’s departure marks a significant blow to Zelenskyy’s administration during a critical phase of war and diplomacy.
By Al Jazeera Staff and News Agencies Share Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, has resigned, as a major corruption investigation continues to roil Kyiv and cause consternation among its allies. Zelenskyy’s
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