Politics

Zelenskyy Intensifies Diplomacy: Umerov Leads Delegation to U.S. for Peace-Plan Talks
Zelenskyy ramps up diplomacy as Ukraine’s top negotiator Umerov leads a U.S. delegation to push a peace plan with Washington amid ongoing war and draft peace‑deal talks.
Nov 30, 2025

Yermak Says He Is Heading to the Front After Dismissal and Searches
Ex‑Zelensky chief of staff Andriy Yermak vows to head to Ukraine’s frontlines after his dismissal and anti‑corruption searches, claiming innocence and readiness for any consequences.
Nov 29, 2025

Zelenskyy Dismisses Andriy Yermak as Head of Presidential Office
Zelenskyy has dismissed powerful chief of staff Andriy Yermak amid a sweeping anti‑corruption probe and raids on his home, signaling a major shake‑up as Ukraine fights Russia and pursues peace talks.
Nov 28, 2025

After Searches and Scandals, Pressure Mounts on Zelenskyy to Fire Yermak
Pressure mounts on Zelenskyy to remove Andriy Yermak amid widespread anti‑corruption searches and elite scandals — a political test as Ukraine battles Russia and seeks Western support.
Nov 28, 2025

Ukraine’s Government Representatives, Not Yermak and Umerov Who Were Not Elected, Should Attend Peace Talks With the US
Ukrainian MP Kostenko urges Ukraine to include all non‑elected government representatives — not just Yermak and Umerov — in talks with the U.S., pushing for broader political backing in peace diplomacy.
Nov 27, 2025

Zelenskyy Promoted Yermak to Lead Talks After Being Briefed on NABU’s Planned Suspicion
After Ukraine’s NABU prepared to charge him, Zelenskyy unexpectedly put Andriy Yermak in charge of the peace‑talk delegation, fueling political controversy amid war and corruption probes.
Nov 26, 2025

Kyiv Responds to Witkoff – Dmitriev Leak: Ukraine Sets ‘Red Lines’ in Peace Plan Negotiations
Kyiv pushes back on the leaked Witkoff–Dmitriev peace plan, publicly setting firm red lines on territory, NATO access and military strength as Ukraine fights to shape a U.S.–backed peace deal.
Nov 26, 2025

Zelenskyy Announces Ukraine Peace Plan Consultations in Switzerland Headed by Yermak
Zelenskyy unveils peace‑plan consultations in Switzerland led by chief aide Andriy Yermak, as Kyiv and Washington coordinate high‑stakes talks to end the Russia‑Ukraine war.
Nov 22, 2025

Zelenskyy Arrives in Turkey with Yermak as Part of Delegation
Zelenskyy lands in Turkey with top aide Yermak amid NABU corruption heat to meet Erdoğan on peace and diplomatic support, as Ukraine pushes a fragile roadmap for ending the war.
Nov 19, 2025

Galushchenko Ally Implicated in Mindich Case Poised to Lead Strategic State Enterprise
Amid Ukraine’s sweeping anti‑corruption probes, a close ally of former minister Galushchenko tied to the Mindich scandal was nearly appointed head of a strategic state gas operator—raising fresh political outrage.
Nov 15, 2025

NABU Director Krivonos Says He Can Neither Confirm Nor Deny Yermak’s Involvement in the Mindich Case
Ukraine anti‑corruption boss Kryvonos says he cannot confirm or deny whether Presidential Office head Yermak is linked to the Mindich corruption probe, fueling political scandal and uncertainty.
Nov 14, 2025

Zelenskyy Signs Decree Removing Mindich case suspected Ministers from NSDC
Zelenskyy ousts Ukraine’s justice and energy ministers from the National Security Council amid a massive Energoatom corruption scandal tied to ally Tim Mindich, ramping up political fallout.
Nov 14, 2025