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Ukraine's Chief Negotiator Resigns Amid Corruption Raid

Ukraine's Chief Negotiator Resigns Amid Corruption Raid

Ukraine's chief of staff and peace negotiator, Andriy Yermak, resigned after anti-corruption police raided his home.

This happened because there are big investigations into corruption in Ukraine, especially at a time when the country is fighting a war with Russia.

Yermak was a close friend of President Zelenskiy and had a lot of power, which some people thought was not good.

The US is trying to help Ukraine and Russia make peace, but Russia wants Ukraine to give up some of its land.

Meanwhile, Ukraine is also trying to join the European Union, and fighting corruption is important for that.

Yermak's resignation came after many people, including some in Zelenskiy's own party, called for him to step down.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is set to meet with French President Macron in Paris to discuss peace conditions.

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