Zelensky’s chief of staff resigns after anti-corruption raid on his home

 The chief of staff of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Andriy Yermak, has resigned after anti-corruption investigators from National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) raided his home and office. 

Yermak submitted his resignation just hours after the search. The president accepted it and announced a major shake-up in his office. 

Although Yermak has not been formally charged or named a suspect, the pressure from corruption allegations and widespread political backlash left him with little choice. 

Yermak was a key figure in Ukraine’s wartime leadership and central to peace negotiations with the U.S. His departure is seen as a serious blow to the administration’s negotiating team. 

President Zelenskyy said the move aims to avoid rumours or speculation and to ensure Ukraine stays focused on diplomacy and defence without internal distractions. 

What happens next

Zelenskyy’s office will be reorganized; consultations are planned to appoint a new chief of staff. In the meantime, defence, foreign affairs, national security, and intelligence officials are expected to take over key duties during ongoing negotiations.

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