Andrij Jermak, chief of President Zelensky’s office, resigned on 28 November amid a widening corruption scandal, prompting a Polish war correspondent to describe the move as a revolution in Ukraine.
Resignation Amid Corruption Scandal
On 28 November, Andrij Jermak, chief of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office, resigned after the president announced the decision on social media.
The same day media reported that Ukrainian investigators searched Jermak’s apartment, linking the incident to the ongoing “Mindiczgate” corruption case involving former presidential aide Timur Mindicz and businessman Olexandr Cukerman.
Media Investigation and Search
Investigators revealed that bribes were allegedly funneled through a firm linked to former politician Andrij Derkach, an agent of Russian services.
No direct evidence against Jermak has surfaced so far, but the search suggests possible involvement.
Expert Commentary from War Correspondent
War correspondent Mateusz Lachowski stated that Jermak’s resignation is “a revolution in the state management system created by President Zelensky.”
He highlighted that Jermak, as the second most powerful person in Ukraine, shaped domestic policy and had gradually installed loyalists in the cabinet.
Who Will Replace Him?
Some Ukrainian media speculate that Prime Minister Julia Skrividenko, who previously worked in the president’s office, could succeed Jermak.
Her name appears in media discussions, but no official announcement has been made.
Continuing Corruption Probe
NABU has been releasing recordings of Mindicz’s private apartments and other evidence, indicating that the probe extends beyond the energy sector.
The investigation may uncover larger amounts of illicit money and similar corruption schemes in the military sphere.
