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Former head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office Andriy Yermak announced that he is heading to the frontline, according to the New York Post. His message appeared after NABU conducted a search of his residence.
Journalist Caitlin Doornbos posted a screenshot on X of what she said was Yermak’s message:
“I’m going to the front and ready for any repressions. I am an honest and decent person.”
He reportedly apologized for no longer responding to calls and did not specify when or how he plans to deploy.
He also wrote that he served Ukraine and remained in Kyiv since February 24, 2022, adding: “Maybe we will meet again. Glory to Ukraine.” He did not clarify whether he intends to join the Armed Forces.
The New York Post cites him as saying he feels “disgraced” and is angered by “a lack of support from those who know the truth,” alongside what he described as a smear campaign against him.
Activists from “Automaidan” note that mobilization has often been used by officials as a way to avoid prosecution. According to Financial Times reporter Christopher Miller, National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov will lead the Ukrainian delegation in Florida this weekend instead of Yermak.
In his evening address, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the lineup for upcoming talks on the “peace plan,” including Umerov, Chief of the General Staff Andriy Hnatov, intelligence officials, and representatives of the Foreign Ministry.
NABU is reportedly preparing to serve Yermak a notice of suspicion, potentially linked to his alleged interest in a property associated with the “Dynasty” housing cooperative as part of the “Midas” investigation. Zelensky was informed in advance about the planned notice but still included Yermak in the delegation before the decision was changed.
