Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Zelensky Top Aide Resigns After Anti-Corruption Raids


(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday his top aide Andriy Yermak had resigned after investigators raided the powerful chief of staff's house as part of a sweeping corruption probe.

"The Office of the President of Ukraine will be reorganised. The head of the office, Andriy Yermak, has submitted his resignation," Zelensky said in a video address, adding he would hold consultations with a possible replacement on Saturday.

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Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies searched Yermak's home in the morning on Friday. Yermak said he was fully cooperating with the investigators.

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