Ukrainian politician, longtime presidential aide and ex-head of the Office of the President
The European Union has imposed sanctions on 16 officials and seven centres linked to the alleged abduction and forced transfer of Ukrainian children. The measures target those involved in indoctrination, assimilation and militarised education, with over 130 entities under asset freezes or travel bans. The move follows reports of about 20,500 children deported since 2022.
Andriy Yermak has been named a suspect in a 460-million‑hryvnia (about $10.5m) money‑laundering probe tied to a luxury housing project near Kyiv and has been placed in pre‑trial detention after court hearings this week. He has resigned from the presidential office and has denied the allegations.
Presidents Trump and Putin have discussed the Ukraine war amid ongoing frontline fighting. Reuters reports a potential end to the conflict per Kremlin and U.S. posture exists alongside renewed drone activity from Ukraine and Russian strikes. The Guardian notes Ukraine’s drone and missile actions continue to shape the front, while Zelenskiy stresses against Russian aggression.