Zelensky chief of staff Andriy Yermak resigns
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The chief of staff to President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was seen as the second-most powerful person in Ukraine. He was dismissed on Friday.
The top aide’s firing will fuel opposition calls for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to bring in a national unity government in Kyiv.
Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, resigned on Friday after anti-corruption officials raided his home amid an ongoing embezzlement scandal that has rocked the Ukrainian government.
The scrutiny of Andriy Yermak, President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff, could disrupt U.S.-led peace talks and further rattle Ukrainian politics.
Authorities target Andriy Yermak at a moment when Ukraine’s president needs his experience dealing with Trump.
Amid Ukraine's ongoing war and challenges, Andriy Yermak, Chief of Staff to President Zelenskiy, faces a corruption scandal. Known for his influential role in Kyiv, Yermak is under scrutiny as pressure mounts from allies and adversaries alike.