Zelensky’s chief of staff resigns as Ukraine corruption investigation widens

Andriy Yermak Picture: Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP

Ukrainian[/ur] President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the resignation of his chief of staff Andrii Yermak, whose residence was searched earlier in the day by anti-corruption investigators.

Mr Yermak has been Ukraine’s lead negotiator in peace talks with Russia and the US, and he has been a trusted confidante of Mr Zelensky for years.