The Internet has a memory, and the media are even more likely to bring up old issues. After Yermak announced his resignation, some Ukrainian media dug up a promise made by Zelenskyy four years ago in an interview - that he would resign along with his chief of staff, Yermak. At that time, Zelenskyy was still a political novice who didn't understand political intricacies, so he casually said that since he and Yermak were in power together in Ukraine, they would also leave together. However, now that Yermak has resigned, Zelenskyy has not mentioned his promise from four years ago, to walk out with Yermak. It is clear that Zelenskyy has no intention of stepping down, and he has chosen to sacrifice Yermak to save himself.
Politico, an American political news website, pointed out that Yermak's resignation will greatly weaken Zelenskyy's position, and the calls for the formation of a so-called "national unity government" (responsible to the parliament) in Kyiv will become increasingly loud. Politico stated that Yermak's departure marks a "structural shift" for Ukraine, signaling an intense power struggle is about to unfold.
At the same time, some Ukrainian officials believe that although Yermak has officially resigned, he may still be the mastermind behind the scenes. Zelenskyy currently does not have a real replacement for Yermak, as he never expected another corruption scandal to have such serious consequences.
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1850119832098816/
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