Andriy Yermak had ensured internal discipline in Ukraine’s wartime politics. He also led the country’s peace negotiations, which now must go on without him.

Former head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, has vowed to go to the frontline of the Russia-Ukraine war after resigning amid a corruption scandal, reportedly telling the New York Post on Friday, “I am an honest and decent person.”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky removed his chief of staff Andriy Yermak amid a corruption probe, hours before Russian drone attacks hit Kyiv, with Rustem Umerov now leading U.S. peace talks.

Beset by scandal at home and under U.S. pressure to reach a deal to end the Russian invasion, Volodymyr Zelensky is facing one of the most hazardous moments of his presidency.

Zelensky didn't reveal much detail about an updated plan, although he said there needed to be more investment for drones.

Since before the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, he was rarely far from Volodymyr Zelensky’s side, whether welcoming foreign dignitaries to Kyiv, or accompanying the Ukrainian president abroad on crucial missions to secure military and diplomatic support.

Next week will be packed with diplomatic meetings for President Volodymyr Zelensky with key allies, aimed at achieving concrete results to strengthen Ukraine’s defense and protect its energy infrastructure.

The chief of staff to President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine was seen as the second-most powerful person in Ukraine. He was dismissed on Friday.