Politico's very critical take on Yermak (unfair in my view, and not good for Ukraine either):
Trump and Biden administrations both see Yermak as a diplomatic liability, threatening Ukraine’s relationship with U.S.
He is accused of abrasive behavior. 1/
Trump and Biden administrations both see Yermak as a diplomatic liability, threatening Ukraine’s relationship with U.S.
He is accused of abrasive behavior. 1/
Yermak is seen as a “bipartisan irritator” in D.C., frustrating Trump and Biden camps.
On his June trip, top U.S. officials snubbed him: Rubio canceled (although later met with him in WH), Wiles kept him waiting then bailed, and Vance's office ignored him. 2/
On his June trip, top U.S. officials snubbed him: Rubio canceled (although later met with him in WH), Wiles kept him waiting then bailed, and Vance's office ignored him. 2/
Yermak allegedly called envoy Steve Witkoff “Russian assets,” which irritated WH, sources say.
Ex-Trump aides describe him as acting like Ukraine is the “center of the world” and warn his conduct is already straining U.S.-Ukraine relations. 3/
Ex-Trump aides describe him as acting like Ukraine is the “center of the world” and warn his conduct is already straining U.S.-Ukraine relations. 3/
Biden’s Blinken and Brink urged Zelenskyy to sideline Yermak from meetings.
Sources call Yermak an “existential liability,” with one describing his recent D.C. visit as “a disaster from the Ukrainian perspective.” 4/
Sources call Yermak an “existential liability,” with one describing his recent D.C. visit as “a disaster from the Ukrainian perspective.” 4/
Yermak wrongly believed a critical minerals deal could win Trump’s support for Ukraine security guarantees — sources called it “ludicrous.”
Friction comes as Trump halts aid and intel sharing after a February Oval Office clash with Zelenskyy. 5X
Friction comes as Trump halts aid and intel sharing after a February Oval Office clash with Zelenskyy. 5X
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