Zelensky Says He Has Chosen New Presidential Office Chief, Name Still Unreleased
Ukrainian media identify sanctions commissioner Vladyslav Vlasyuk as the likely successor after Andriy Yermak’s dismissal in the ‘Midas’ corruption fallout.
Overview
- President Volodymyr Zelensky told reporters he has decided on a new head of his office and will disclose the choice later.
- No official decree naming the appointee had been published as of December 30.
- Ukrainian outlet Zerkalo Nedeli reported that sanctions policy commissioner Vladyslav Vlasyuk may be tapped to lead the office.
- Zelensky accepted Andriy Yermak’s resignation and signed his dismissal on November 28 following searches tied to the energy-sector probe.
- Investigators say the ‘Midas’ operation uncovered at least $100 million in laundering and compiled about 1,000 hours of recordings, with businessman Timur Mindich among those identified.