Andriy Yermak


Establishing cooperation with the future US administration: Ukrainian delegation meets with Trump's advisors - Reuters
The delegation led by Yermak met with future Trump advisers Volz and Kellogg. The purpose of the visit was to establish cooperation to gain support in the war against Russia.

Zelensky calculated the losses of the Russian Federation due to sanctions
The head of the OP reported the loss of рф 300 billion of sovereign assets to the Russian Federation due to sanctions. Additionally, Russia did not receive 2 200 billion from energy exports.

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the Russian Federation has killed more than 13.5 thousand civilians in Ukraine
More than 13. 5 thousand civilians have died in Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation, an average of 592 children. About 11 million Ukrainians were forced to leave their homes due to the war.

We are guided by the fact that the second Peace Summit should be held in the near future - op
Ukraine is preparing to hold a second Peace Summit in the near future. The Ukrainian side has already submitted proposals and discussed them with key world leaders, and a possible venue is the country of the Global South.

Zelensky explained when Moscow will be able to participate in real negotiations
The head of the OP said that Russia will sit down at the negotiating table only after the failure of its current strategy. Ermak stressed the importance of "peace through strength" and the need to return to the situation before February 24, 2022.

Ermak named the starting point for the start of negotiations with the Russian Federation
The head of the OP stated that negotiations are possible when returning to the situation on February 23, 2022. Russia has sent 11,000 North Korean troops to the border and continues to escalate the conflict.

Two Ukrainian children returned from the temporarily occupied territories thanks to The Bring Kids back UA initiative
6-year-old Maria from Donetsk region and 14-year-old Veronika from Kherson region were returned from the temporarily occupied territories. The girls were in danger because of the occupation, but are now safe with their families.

Media: Bankova Street plans to dismiss DIU chief Budanov for the second time
Sources report that Kyrylo Budanov may be replaced as head of military intelligence in December. The SBU denies information about the possibility of appointing Oleksandr Poklad as the new head of the DIU.

Three more Ukrainian children rescued from occupation - OP
The head of the OP reported the return of three children from the occupied territories. Among them are two children from Mariupol and one boy from southern Ukraine, whose family was reunited after his father's captivity.

Air Force warns of missile threat in several regions of Ukraine
In Kiev and the northern regions, an Air Alert has been declared due to missile danger. The President's Office urges citizens not to ignore alarms.

MP Shevchenko taken into custody for 60 days without bail
The court imposed a pre-trial restraint on MP Yevhen Shevchenko in the form of detention until January 11. The MP was served with a notice of suspicion of treason for spreading pro-Russian narratives.

russia launches a attack on a residential building in Odesa
In Odesa, a russian strike damaged a residential building and a main heating pipeline. According to the city authorities, one person was injured.

Zelenskiy starts preparing annual address to the Rada: Yermak heads working group
The President of Ukraine has set up a working group to prepare an annual address to the Verkhovna Rada. Andriy Yermak has been appointed as the head of the group, and the project should be ready by December 1, 2024.

Kyiv is preparing for an international conference: what is known about the meeting of diplomats
An international conference on Ukraine's role on the world stage will be held in Kyiv. The event is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Kyiv National University School of International Relations and will be attended by foreign diplomats.

5-6 airlines are ready to resume flights to Ukraine in January, Boryspil is the initial idea - insurer
Several airlines are ready to resume flights in January 2025. To launch flights, insurance and reliable airspace protection are required; the cost of insuring one Boeing is $750 million.

Zelenskyy answers whether partners demand that Ukraine refrain from striking certain targets in russia
The head of the OP said that the partners do not demand that Ukraine strike at russian facilities. He also denied information about direct talks with Russia on energy infrastructure.

Yermak denied information about “negotiations” with Russia to stop strikes on energy facilities: what is really happening
The head of the OP denied the FT's information about Ukraine's negotiations with Russia on energy infrastructure. He explained that only individual agreements through intermediary countries are possible, as was the case with the grain deal.

There is a real prospect that the second Peace Summit will be attended by China - OP
OP Chairman Andriy Yermak held successful talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New York. According to Yermak, there is a real prospect of China's participation in the second Peace Summit.

War can end in different ways - Yermak
The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, spoke about various possible ways to end the war, including diplomatic ones. He emphasized that Ukraine must return all territories and people, regardless of the path chosen.

Yermak discusses with Switzerland the return of Ukrainian prisoners and illegally taken children
The head of the OP Andriy Yermak met with Gabriel Luchinger, a representative of the Swiss Foreign Ministry. The parties discussed the challenges of autocratic aggression and the return of Ukrainian prisoners and deported children.

Ukraine is ready to add proposals from other countries to the Ukrainian Peace Formula
President Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's readiness to include proposals from Brazil, Africa, China, the United States, and Arab countries in the Ukrainian Peace Formula. The plan envisages strengthening Ukraine's position to achieve a just peace through diplomacy.

Yermak met with Blinken to discuss the Victory Plan and frozen Russian assets
The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, met with U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. The parties discussed military support, sanctions against Russia, Euro-Atlantic integration, and protection of Ukraine's energy system.

Yermak met with Sullivan in the United States. They talked about the front, weapons, and the DPRK military
Head of the OP Andriy Yermak met with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. They discussed Ukraine's Victory Plan, military assistance, sanctions against Russia, and the threat of the DPRK's military use.

Russia's strike on Kharkiv: the UNESCO-protected building of the State Industrial Complex is damaged
Russian troops have damaged the building of the State Industrial Complex in Kharkiv, which is a UNESCO-protected architectural monument, with bombs. A medical facility and administrative buildings were also damaged, with six people injured.

“Immediately": Sibiga calls for lifting restrictions on strikes on Russia amid DPRK military involvement
After the NATO Secretary General confirms that Russia is preparing to deploy North Korean troops, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry calls for the lifting of restrictions on long-range strikes. Rutte announces a significant escalation due to the involvement of DPRK troops in Kursk.

NATO Secretary General confirms presence of DPRK troops in Kursk region
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed for the first time the presence of North Korean troops in the Kursk region of Russia. He called it a significant escalation of the conflict and urged the allies to monitor the situation.

Yermak believes that constant accusations of corruption are the result of Moscow's IPSO
The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, said that constant accusations of corruption against Ukraine are part of Russia's IPSO. According to him, this is an attempt to undermine the image of the Ukrainian government.

Ukraine is not afraid of Trump's election victory - Yermak
The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, said that Ukraine is not afraid of Donald Trump's victory in the US elections. According to him, both American parties support a just peace and continued military assistance to Ukraine.

Presidential Office reveals conditions for holding elections in Ukraine
The head of the OP said that elections in Ukraine will be held after the war ends. According to Yermak, this will ensure the right to vote for the military and refugees abroad.

North Korean soldiers completely change the political scenario and the meaning of war - Yermak
The head of the OP Yermak announced the deployment of North Korean troops on the Kursk front to participate in the war against Ukraine. 5,000 elite DPRK soldiers are expected to arrive by Monday.