Government Accountability

Zelenski’s Chief of Staff Resigns Amid Corruption Probe: A Crisis in Kyiv’s Leadership

By National Security Desk | November 28, 2025

Ukraine’s president dismisses his powerful chief of staff following anti-corruption raids, revealing deep fissures and questionable alliances that threaten Kyiv’s stability during war.

In a stark display of political turmoil within Ukraine's leadership, President Volodímir Zelenski announced the resignation of his chief of staff, Andrí Yermak, following a high-profile anti-corruption investigation. Yermak, once considered the nation’s second most powerful man after Zelenski himself, saw his apartment and office raided earlier this week by authorities probing allegations tied to murky commission schemes involving Ukraine’s state nuclear energy enterprise.How Long Can Kyiv Sustain Leadership Marred by Corruption?Zelenski’s declaration came amid rising pressure from within his own party and government ranks demanding accountability. The president emphasized the need for transparency—"I don’t want anyone to have doubts...

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