Yermak maintains considerable influence after dismissal, Chervinskyi suggests
Former head of the President’s Office, Andriy Yermak, continues to influence government affairs even 10 months after his dismissal, Roman Chervinskyy, a former senior officer with Ukraine’s SBU security service, told NV on Sept. 4.
Former head of Ukraine's President's Office, Andriy Yermak, still wields significant influence over government affairs 10 months after his dismissal, according to Roman Chervinskyi, a former senior officer from Ukraine's SBU security service. Speaking in an interview with NV Radio on September 4, Chervinskyi criticized the recent armed clash between Ukraine's Defense Intelligence (HUR) and SBU officers, highlighting Yermak's continued control.
"He clearly understands who appointed him, who continues to keep him in that position and to whom he owes his presence there," Chervinskyi stated, attributing this understanding to Yermak. He also pointed out that Yermak still plays a crucial role in shaping Ukraine's foreign policy decisions, particularly in strategically important matters such as the Nord Stream pipeline accusations.
Chervinskyi believes that all government levels are currently under the control of a single political force, led by Zelenskyy and his Servant of the People party, with little professional competition across various sectors including the economy, energy, defense, and security.
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