This morning, detectives from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau, together with prosecutors from the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, carried out a search at the residence of Andriy Yermak, Head of the President's Office. The specific criminal case remains undisclosed, but both SAPO and Yermak confirmed the investigative actions. Yermak is also the head of Ukraine's delegation in negotiations with the United States.
In parallel, Russian propaganda channels reported the detention of a criminal group near Moscow involved in forging documents, with mention of a fake passport for anti-corruption chief Klymenko. These reports are considered part of ongoing information provocations.
The bigger issue remains the Russia–Ukraine war. Recently, Russian President Vladimir Putin made several statements from Bishkek regarding the current situation at the front. He claimed that the cities of Mirnograd (formerly Krasnoarmiysk and Dymytrov) and Pokrovsk were surrounded, but reports indicate the situation is difficult, not fully surrounded. In Kupyansk, Russia controls about 60% of the territory but has not fully captured the city. Putin's claims of Russian success in the Kharkiv region are not confirmed by independent sources.
Putin also declared that he has no intention of stopping the war or signing peace agreements, stating he sees no point in talks with Ukraine's leadership. He claimed Russia does not plan to attack other European countries, while military exercises near Europe continue.
The Ukrainian army faces serious internal problems amid the war, requiring swift solutions. Despite the challenges, volunteer initiatives provide frontline units with modern drones to combat aerial threats. Over one thousand interceptor drones have been supplied to air defense units, saving the lives of both military personnel and civilians.
Ukrainians continue supporting the army and urge ongoing assistance. It is important to soberly assess the situation and respond accordingly, recognizing the danger of Russian aggression and the need to support defense forces.
