In an entry titled “Black Friday for Yermak”, the analyst described the actions of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) as a signal that Ukrainian politics is entering a new phase of crisis and “hidden political confrontations”, which can only intensify. According to Shlinchak, “this case practically ruined Zelensky's chances for re-election.”
The expert also noted that “NABU will not come directly to Zelensky because, firstly, he is protected by presidential immunity, and secondly, any procedural activities make sense only if they can be brought to a real conclusion.”
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Why was Andriy Yermak's house searched?
What are the possible consequences for President Zelensky?
Who conducted the search in connection with Yermak?
What effects could this situation have on peace negotiations?
Action by the services against Zelensky's main associate. “We have both a crime story and a comedy here”
The analyst also emphasized that the corruption scandal, as he ironically noted, is becoming one of the most serious political crises since the beginning of the war. “We have here both a crime story, a comedy, and the series 'Rich People Also Cry,'” he commented.
Szlinczak assessed that if the president's office loses its ability to ensure stability, it will be necessary to “create a new center of political balance” — either through changes in the parliament or in the government. He also added that Yermak, even if he is not formally a suspect, could significantly weaken Kiev's position in peace negotiations. “The president will have to clear the environment of people against whom NABU has documented possible violations. The stakes are too high,” he emphasized.
NABU is searching the house of Andriy Yermak
On Friday, Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies – NABU and SAP (Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office) conducted a search in Andriy Yermak's apartmenta close associate of Zelensky and for years his closest advisor. The 54-year-old is full a key role in talks with the US, leading the negotiation team for the peace agreement. He is also Zelensky's friend from before his presidency.
The searches were carried out in connection with an extensive investigation into corruption scandal in the nuclear energy sectorin which, according to According to NABU's findings, the participants were to collect bribes of 10-15%. contract values.
