The resignation of Andriy Yermak as head of the Presidential Office has become a significant event in Ukrainian politics. The speaker analyzes the reasons for this decision, noting that President Volodymyr Zelensky no longer had effective tools – neither repressive nor informational – to protect Yermak.
This opens a window for rebooting government, but Ukraine continues to face serious challenges, especially amid the full-scale invasion and increased external pressure. Concerns are further complicated by Western politicians’ perceptions of Ukraine’s issues with corruption and reform, underlining the necessity for Ukraine to show maturity and capacity for transformation.
The author emphasizes that the key problem lies not just with Yermak personally but also with improving communication between branches of government, abandoning “wow-factor” managerial solutions, and putting an end to the President’s Office’s heavy-handed management. Effective cooperation among the president, parliament, and government is urged for the successful implementation of policies—especially during wartime.
Possible candidates to replace Yermak include Shmyhal and Budanov among others. It is important that future officials act transparently, avoiding backroom dealings and the negative influence of anonymous channels.
Among the urgent tasks ahead are administrative reforms, transparency in decision-making, and restoring the executive’s responsibility. The author stresses that a single resignation will not resolve all existing issues; a systemic restructuring of the country’s political framework is needed in response to the wartime context.
