Kyiv Shocker: Rain & Zelensky’s Scandal 🌧️🤯

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Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies have begun searching the apartment of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak. One of the agencies, the anti-corruption bureau Nabu, confirmed that investigative searches had been authorized and stated that further details would follow. A corruption scandal has recently engulfed several figures close to Zelensky, though neither he nor Yermak has been accused of any wrongdoing. Yermak has played a crucial role in Ukraine’s response to Russia’s full-scale war, serving as Kyiv’s lead negotiator in peace talks with the US. At 54 years old, Yermak confirmed on social media that both Nabu and the specialized anti-corruption prosecutor’s office (Sapo) were “conducting procedural actions at my home” and had full access to his apartment, with his lawyers present. “From my side, there is full co-operation.” The searches are occurring at a particularly sensitive time, as US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is scheduled to arrive in Kyiv by the end of this week, following President Donald Trump’s push for a draft peace plan. US officials will also be heading to Moscow next week to continue negotiations. Yermak emphasized his leading role in those discussions, stating to The Atlantic website hours before the searches were revealed that “as long as Zelensky is president, no-one should count on us giving up territory.” The corruption scandal has significantly impacted Ukraine this month, with investigators linking several prominent public figures to the ongoing concerns.

An alleged $100 million embezzlement scandal within the energy sector has prompted investigations by Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (Nabu) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Agency (Sapo). The agencies revealed an extensive scheme involving the taking of kickbacks and the influence of state-owned companies, most notably the state nuclear energy firm Enerhoatom. Following the discovery, several suspects have been formally charged in the scandal, which has ignited public outrage due to allegations that funds were diverted from critical infrastructure projects essential for protecting Ukrainian power supplies.