World · 28 November 2025
Zelenskyy's Chief of Staff Resigns as Corruption Scandal Rocks Ukraine Leadership
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Andriy Yermak, a key negotiator with the US and chief of staff to Ukraine's President Zelenskyy, resigned on Friday. His departure followed a raid on his home by anti-corruption authorities. The National Anti-Corruption Bureau and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office conducted the search. The probe relates to an alleged $100 million kickback scheme within the energy sector. Yermak's resignation occurs as Ukraine faces pressure from the Trump administration regarding a potential peace agreement with Russia.
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