Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the resignation of Andrii Yermak, his Chief of Staff and lead negotiator in U.S. peace talks, amid a corruption investigation. Yermak submitted his resignation following a raid on his residence by Ukraine"s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) earlier today.
The raid is connected to a significant $100 million embezzlement scandal in the energy sector. This development marks a critical moment in ongoing efforts to address corruption within the Ukrainian government.
For more details on this situation, see Ukrainian officials raid home of Zelenskiy’s chief of staff in $100M probe.
Yermak"s resignation adds to the mounting pressure on Zelensky"s administration as it grapples with corruption allegations. The investigation and subsequent resignation highlight the challenges facing the Ukrainian leadership in maintaining transparency and accountability.
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