Ukrainian anti-corruption authorities have conducted searches in the offices of Andrij Jermak, President Zelensky's chief of staff and a key figure in negotiations with Washington, as part of ongoing corruption investigations. Jermak, considered one of the most influential men in Ukraine, is under scrutiny amid a broader scandal involving high-level officials and allegations of bribery and corruption in sectors including energy and defense. The investigation has implicated other senior officials, including former Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, and led to the resignation of Energy Minister Switlana Hryntschuk and Justice Minister Herman Haluschtschenko. The scandal raises questions about the integrity of Zelensky’s administration, especially as Jermak was recently appointed to lead peace negotiations with the US, a move that surprised many observers. The investigation also uncovered allegations of millions in bribe payments, with suspects fleeing abroad, and has intensified pressure on Zelensky amidst a political and military crisis caused by ongoing conflict with Russia. Zelensky faces a dual challenge: managing the corruption scandal within his government and navigating the escalating conflict at the frontlines, with recent searches and arrests highlighting a significant internal crisis.