Zelensky's Chief of Staff Exits Amid Anti-Corruption Investigations

Fri Dec 05 2025 06:45:31 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Following an anti-corruption raid, Andriy Yermak resigns from his position as chief of staff to President Zelensky, who has faced scrutiny over various scandals.

Andriy Yermak, chief of staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, has stepped down after anti-corruption agencies raided his residence. While Yermak has not been directly accused of corruption, the pressure stemming from ongoing scandals led to his resignation. He emphasized his commitment to cooperate fully with the investigation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the resignation of his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, following an anti-corruption raid conducted at his home.

Yermak, 54, has been a pivotal advisor to Zelensky during the ongoing conflict with Russia, but recent revelations concerning a corruption scandal have intensified scrutiny on his role, despite him not facing any allegations of wrongdoing.

The raid, which took place early Friday morning in Kyiv's government quarters, was part of a broader investigation by Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies. Yermak took to social media to convey his full cooperation with the authorities handling the case.

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