Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is facing intense pressure to dismiss his powerful chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, after a major corruption scandal involving a golden toilet triggered public outrage.
Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) says £76 million was siphoned from the country’s energy sector by business leaders and officials.
Volodymyr Zelensky is under mounting pressure to fire Andriy Yermak, his chief of staff, amid a corruption scandal centred around a golden toilet
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) November 19, 2025
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While Yermak is not accused of profiting, he is suspected of suppressing investigations and appears linked to anonymous figures in wiretaps, according to opposition lawmakers.
The scandal centers on Timur Mindich, Zelensky’s longtime business partner and co-owner of Kvartal 95, who fled Ukraine before NABU raided his home and discovered the now-infamous golden toilet.
Ukrainian MP Zheleznyak claims that Andriy Yermak, head of the President’s Office, is the person referred to as “Ali-Baba” on the Mindich tapes.
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He alleges Yermak knew about corruption schemes, influenced his own appointment, coordinated efforts to weaken anti-corruption bodies… pic.twitter.com/GjsDgsnj9w
Two ministers resigned last week, and critics argue Yermak should follow due to his growing control over government functions during wartime.
The controversy threatens Kyiv’s credibility as it seeks billions in Western financial aid and tries to reassure allies amid continued Russian attacks.
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