The timing of Andrii Yermak's resignation came 24 hours before he was set to fly to Florida for talks aimed at aligning US and Ukrainian positions ahead of Trump team's Moscow trip
President Zelenskyy announced on 28 November that his chief of staff Andriy Yermak has resigned as Ukraine's biggest corruption scandal engulfs the Presidential Office.
Despite a corruption scandal at home and Russian advances in the east, Ukraine's president delivered a firm message on the eve of renewed American negotiations: battlefield strength—not concessions—will determine what Kyiv achieves at the table.
Head of the Ukrainian Presidential Office Andrii Yermak argued that decisive US action, targeting Russia’s energy and financial arteries, can bring Vladimir Putin’s war to an end.
Ukraine's top presidential aide rejected calls for immediate negotiations with Moscow, warning that any pause in fighting would allow Russia to rebuild its military strength for future offensives.
The United States stands at a crossroads in its support for Ukraine, as President-elect Trump's team engages in preliminary diplomatic discussions that could reshape American policy in Europe.
Presidential Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak emphasized that recent international conferences on energy security have proceeded without Russian participation, contrary to claims of direct bilateral negotiations.
"Ukraine’s NATO invitation is part of the victory plan. I also urged our partners not to be swayed by threats of escalation from the Russian Federation," Yermak stated.
Ukraine's chief of staff Andriy Yermak has revealed plans for a second global peace summit, likely to be held in the Middle East, aimed at paving the way for an end to hostilities with Russia.