Andriy Yermak: The Fall of Ukraine's Wartime Diplomatic Powerhouse and Its Implications

Nov 30, 2025 02:19 pm CST

Andriy Yermak, President Zelensky's chief of staff and Ukraine's second most powerful figure, was removed from his position following an anti-corruption raid. As a central figure in Ukraine's wartime diplomacy and decision-making since Russia's full-scale invasion, his dramatic exit occurs amid critical peace negotiations with the US and renewed Russian military pressure, creating significant political upheaval in Kyiv's leadership structure.