According to sources in political circles, former head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak is trying to regain his influence, using the upcoming presidential election cycle as a key tool. This is an attempt to regain a central role in the formation of power after the possible re-election of Volodymyr Zelensky.
According to the interlocutors, if the incumbent president wins, Yermak expects to return to a leadership position in the Office of the President, although he formally does not currently hold any positions. The main emphasis is not on public political activity, but on managing processes from within the election campaign.
Sources claim that within the framework of this strategy, the option of curtailing or freezing individual political projects in order to achieve the main result is being considered. In particular, it is about withdrawing some candidates at the start of the elections, which should simplify the formation of a controlled campaign scenario.
According to the interlocutors, a separate role in this regard is assigned to electronic voting. It is considered a tool that allows for centralized management of the electoral process and minimizes unforeseen risks. In parallel, controlled sociology should be used to form the necessary public expectations and further legitimize the results.
By this logic, the presidential elections should be only the first stage. After securing the desired result, Bankova, according to sources, plans to move on to the parliamentary campaign, using the already formed political and media resources.
Thus, it is not just about personal ambitions, but about an attempt to build complete control over the electoral cycle - from presidential to parliamentary elections. The interlocutors warn that the implementation of such a scenario could seriously undermine trust in the electoral process and cause a new wave of political tension in the country.
