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Zelenskyy Fires Top Aide Amid $100 Million Corruption Probe

11/29/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Andriy Yermak after National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) searches tied to the Energoatom probe known as Midas.
Andriy Yermak confirmed the searches at his home and said he was cooperating with investigators.
The Midas investigation implicates several high-ranking officials and involves embezzlement and bribery totaling $100 million.
The dismissal comes amid pressure to address corruption as Ukraine pursues ongoing peace talks with the United States.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Andriy Yermak after National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) searches tied to the Energoatom probe known as Midas.
Andriy Yermak confirmed the searches at his home and said he was cooperating with investigators.
The Midas investigation implicates several high-ranking officials and involves embezzlement and bribery totaling $100 million.
The dismissal comes amid pressure to address corruption as Ukraine pursues ongoing peace talks with the United States.