Threat to Ukraine's Democracy
Ukraine's democracy faces a threat from within, largely due to the actions of Andriy Yermak, Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of staff.
The policy on Russia-Ukraine appears to change based on which foreign leader President Donald Trump sees as the biggest obstacle to peace, whether it be Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky or Russia's Vladimir Putin.
However, Trump should also focus on Yermak, who has become as powerful as Zelensky, if not more so, since Russia's invasion in February 2022.
- Yermak controls the flow of information between Kiev's leadership and Western capitals about the war.
- He pushes a hardline negotiating stance that many analysts consider counter-productive.
- Yermak sidelines ministers to control Ukraine's diplomatic channels.
Since Russia’s February 2022 invasion, Yermak has become as powerful as the Ukrainian president, if not more so.
Author's summary: Andriy Yermak's influence poses a threat to Ukraine's democracy.
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