The former head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, has been avoiding public attention since his resignation; however, he continues to communicate with certain high-ranking officials and is under protection. This became known after an investigation by journalist Mykhailo Tkach, who spotted Yermak in Kyiv and attempted to ask him questions regarding his current activities. Yermak refused to answer the questions.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Behind-the-Scenes Meetings and International Contacts
The investigation titled “The Godfather on ‘Remote'” discusses Yermak’s regular meetings with the President’s advisor on strategy, Oleksandr Kamyshin, and the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov. Additionally, journalists refer to information from sources indicating that Yermak’s lawyer, Ihor Fomin, visited Israel, where he met with the lawyer of businessman Timur Mindich, who is involved in the ‘Midas’ case. It is reported that Fomin flew to Tel Aviv together with the Ukrainian ambassador to Israel, Yevhen Korniychuk. According to the investigation, prior to this trip, on January 15, Yermak met with Korniychuk near the Office of the President.
Ambassador Korniychuk confirmed that he flew with Fomin to Israel but categorically denied any involvement in organizing the lawyer’s meetings in that country.
Development of the ‘Midas’ Case and Yermak’s Position
In November 2025, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Andriy Yermak’s statement regarding his resignation as head of the Office of the President. This decision was made following a search conducted by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau. The details of the investigative actions were not disclosed.
After his resignation and the search, Yermak expressed his intention to go to the front and emphasized that
“he is ready for any consequences,” stressing that he considers himself “an honest and decent person.”
Earlier, MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported that in the recordings of the NABU, known as the “Mindich Tapes,” Andriy Yermak appears under the pseudonym “Ali Baba.” The head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, Oleksandr Klymenko, confirmed the existence of such a figure, noting that “Ali Baba” gives instructions regarding the persecution of NABU detectives and is likely involved in attempts to undermine the independence of the NBU and SAP in July 2025. These actions were halted due to protests.
As of mid-January 2026, according to NABU Director Semen Kryvonos, Andriy Yermak did not have the status of a suspect in criminal proceedings.