Ukraine's anti-corruption authorities have conducted searches at the office of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, officials said on Friday. "The investigative actions are authorised and are being carried out as part of the investigation.

Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies raided the home of one of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s closest aides on Friday, escalating a major political crisis as Kyiv faces renewed pressure from the United States to accept a peace deal to end the war with Russia.

Ukrainian anti-corruption officials raid the home of a top aide to President Zelenskyy in connection with a major probe into an energy sector corruption scandal.

Andrii Yermak is a key participant in talks with the United States to ensure a potential peace deal to end the war addresses Kyiv's concerns.

Two national agencies fighting entrenched corruption in Ukraine said they searched Zelensky’s chief of staff, Andrii Yermak’s office.

A top Ukrainian official at the heart of peace talks was thrust Friday into the center of a massive corruption scandal, threatening to further weaken President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a crucial moment in negotiations to end Russia's war.

Andriy Yermak has played a crucial role in the war with Russia and is Ukraine's lead negotiator in peace talks.

Andriy Yermak has played a crucial role in Ukraine's response to Russia's war and is lead negotiator in peace talks.