Former Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak assured that he "has not fled anywhere and does not intend to," and remains in Ukraine, UNN reports.
I have not fled anywhere and do not intend to. I am staying in Ukraine and will continue to do what I have been doing all this time - working for the benefit of my state, helping the military, prisoners of war, and people who need support
He hinted that he does not know everyone who posted bail for him.
I am sincerely grateful to everyone who joined in collecting the necessary bail amount - both to people I know personally and to those I do not know yet
Furthermore, Yermak insisted on his innocence.
I continue to insist on my innocence and deny any accusations against me. I respect the law and will continue to defend my position and my reputation exclusively in a legal manner
Yermak released from pre-trial detention after paying 140 million bail18.05.26, 11:25
As a reminder
HACC confirmed the payment of 140 million hryvnias bail for the former Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak. Fundraising for his release began on May 15.
On May 14, 2026, a HACC judge ordered detention for former Head of the Presidential Office Yermak with the possibility of 140 million UAH bail. SAPO prosecutors requested the amount be set at 180 million hryvnias.
Yermak is a suspect in a case involving the legalization of 460 million UAH in elite construction near Kyiv.