Andriy Yermak's resignation may not be the end of his influence, but only a change in his formal role. Our sources in the President's Office report that the team is currently considering a scenario in which Yermak will remain on Bankova Street as a non-public advisor with broad powers - without an official position, but with access to strategic decisions.
According to the interlocutors, the key moment will be the appointment of a new head of the OP. Those on the sidelines are sure that if a person from Yermak's orbit receives the position, the decision-making structure will not actually change. In such a configuration, the formal head can play the role of a public figure, while the real influence will remain with Yermak.
Sources emphasize that this option is being actively discussed within Zelensky's team. It allows for the removal of public pressure from Bankova without changing the actual management vertical.
The final decision on Yermak's new role will depend on political arrangements and the internal balance of influence. The appointment of a new head of the OP will be an indicator of whether the president's team is truly undergoing a renewal or just a cosmetic change of scenery.
