This commentary reflects on recently spread information regarding the alleged discovery of black magic artifacts in Yermak’s office—such as voodoo dolls, bracelets, manipulated photos of opponents, mirrors, and other occult-related items.
The author notes that even if these claims are exaggerated or only partially true, they illustrate the mindset and management style of Ukraine’s political elite. A belief in fate, luck, and supernatural powers has become almost symbolic for this group.
He ironically points out that, according to this logic, Ukrainian state affairs are steered less by rational strategies and more by pseudo-magical rituals, faith in miracles, or luck. Such attitudes, he argues, permeate the elite, including the president, who seems to prefer improvisation over strategic thinking.
The commentary raises the question: are citizens willing to trust the country’s governance to those who, especially during wartime, lean towards occult beliefs and rituals rather than rational responsibility? The author warns of the danger when state behavior is replaced by a cult of luck instead of effective actions.
The author concludes that the dominance of occult practices and affirmations within the political elite runs contrary to modern challenges and hinders real solutions. Even if the artifact story is exaggerated, such attitudes still significantly affect the public atmosphere.
