Zelensky's ex-chief of staff in court as Ukraine corruption probe escalates

Ukraine's former chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, has appeared in court as part of a corruption probe. He has been named as a suspect in a money-laundering scheme by the country's two anti-corruption agencies. The investigation is a significant escalation of Ukraine's efforts to tackle corruption, with Yermak being a high-profile figure in the government. The case is being closely watched as it may have implications for President Zelensky's administration.

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