Although Yermak was Zelenskyy's right-hand man, observers say his downfall could benefit the president in short term.

Sudden departure of Zelenskyy’s most powerful aide could have tremendous consequences for ending the war

With Volodymyr Zelensky's top aide stepping down, the EU loses a key interlocutor in Kyiv at a pivotal moment in peace talks. The Trump administration, by contrast, seems ready to…