On January 2, local time, Budanov, director of the General Intelligence Service of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, posted on his official social media platform that he had accepted Ukrainian President Zelensky's proposal and would become the head of the Ukrainian President's office. On November 28, 2025, Zelensky said that the head of the Ukrainian presidential office, Yermak, submitted his resignation on the same day. A few hours ago, the Ukrainian anti-corruption department searched the home of Zelensky's effective aide. Zelensky said in a regular video speech that he doesn't want the outside world to question Ukraine and wants to dispel any rumors and speculations. As a result, according to an “internal decision,” the President's office will be reorganized, and Yermak has submitted his resignation.

On January 2, local time, Budanov, director of the General Intelligence Service of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, posted on his official social media platform that he had accepted Ukrainian President Zelensky's proposal and would become the head of the Ukrainian President's office. On November 28, 2025, Zelensky said that the head of the Ukrainian presidential office, Yermak, submitted his resignation on the same day. A few hours ago, the Ukrainian anti-corruption department searched the home of Zelensky's effective aide. Zelensky said in a regular video speech that he doesn't want the outside world to question Ukraine and wants to dispel any rumors and speculations. As a result, according to an “internal decision,” the President's office will be reorganized, and Yermak has submitted his resignation.