Overview
- President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Andriy Ermak’s departure and said he will consult on a successor, noting upcoming meetings with the U.S. side.
- NABU confirmed searches related to Ermak as part of its Energoatom investigation, which alleges suppliers were pressed for 10–15% kickbacks and funds were laundered through networks of companies.
- Anti-corruption prosecutors have charged seven participants, named businessman Timur Mindich as a key organizer, and secured the removal of officials including Herman Galushchenko and energy minister Svitlana Hrynchuk.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned of “extremely negative” fallout and said the scandal could complicate Kyiv’s talks with Washington.
- Polish defense minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said Warsaw expects explanations from Kyiv and cautioned that the episode could weigh on Ukraine’s EU aspirations.