Searches were conducted in the Ukrainian President's Office, specifically in the office of Andriy Yermak, the head of the Presidential Administration. Initial reports came from journalists, followed by official statements from NABU about an ongoing investigation linked to alleged abuses at Energoatom (Operation "Midas"). There are rumors of additional evidence, including possible audio recordings, implicating Yermak.
These events became a catalyst for a public conflict between the President's Office and NABU. Attempts to limit the autonomy of NABU, the detention of its investigators, and the use of political tools by both sides have escalated the situation. The article highlights that this conflict is not only legal but also mediated and political in nature, weakening the President's Office while strengthening anti-corruption institutions.
The focus is put on the dominance of political processes over legal ones. As Ukraine's Parliament fails to perform its supervisory function, anti-corruption bodies have taken on political responsibilities beyond their original law enforcement mandate. The author draws a parallel with events during the Yanukovych era.
The conflict emerged after unsuccessful attempts by the President's Office to pressure anti-corruption agencies. Immediate personnel changes or a quick reduction in political tension seem unlikely; however, the article emphasizes the need for a reboot of Ukraine's government system and reforms in state management to restore public trust and the state’s subjectivity, especially during wartime and political crisis.
Conclusion: Effective reforms and transparency in decision-making are essential to stabilize Ukraine's political system, regain public and international trust, and protect the independence of anti-corruption institutions.
