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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.
Zelensky Imposes Sanctions on Former Associate in $100-Million Energy Sector Corruption Scandal
Nov 13, 2025 10:27 pm CST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sanctioned his former business associate Timur Mindich over a major corruption scandal involving $100 million siphoned from Ukraine's war-damaged energy sector. This action follows the dismissal of energy and justice ministers and includes asset freezes and business restrictions as Ukraine addresses internal corruption while fighting external aggression.