In brief
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the resignation of his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, in the wake of an anti-corruption raid at his residence. Though Yermak, a key adviser during the ongoing war with Russia, has not been directly accused of wrongdoing, the investigation reflects Ukraine's heightened efforts to address corruption.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed the resignation of his chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, following an anti-corruption raid at his home. Yermak, who has served as Zelensky's closest advisor throughout the ongoing full-scale war with Russia, faced escalating scrutiny amid a corruption scandal, despite not being formally accused of any illegal activities.
The raid, conducted by Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies, took place early on Friday in Kyiv's government quarters, leading Yermak to announce his full cooperation on social media. His resignation comes as Ukrainian officials intensify their fight against corruption, a persistent issue that has plagued the country.
This developing story is being updated regularly. More details are expected to follow as the situation unfolds.
