Andriy Yermak to Lead New Committee for Victims of Russian Aggression.

Yermak Appointed to Head Committee of Ukraine's National Bar Association

According to Novyny.live: Andriy Yermak, the former Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, has confirmed his appointment as chairman of a new committee within the National Bar Association of Ukraine. This body, established on March 3, 2023, will focus on creating compensation mechanisms for victims of Russian aggression and developing the legal framework for Ukraine's recovery and European integration. This move signals a strategic shift of a key political figure into a specialized legal advocacy role.

Lawyer Zhanna Grushko has been appointed as the committee's deputy chair. Yermak, a Kyiv native born in November 1971, brings extensive legal experience to the position. He is a graduate of the Institute of International Relations at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and founded an International Law Firm in 1997.

Background and Future Prospects

Yermak's public service background includes serving on the Supervisory Board of Ukroboronprom from October 7, 2019, to June 19, 2020. In June 2020, he was appointed Deputy Head of the National Council on Anti-Corruption Policy, and in September 2022, he participated in prisoner-of-war exchange processes.

“I have assumed leadership of the National Bar Association of Ukraine's committee for the protection of victims of armed aggression against Ukraine, compensation mechanisms, and the legal support for recovery within Euro-integration processes,” stated Andriy Yermak.

On November 28, 2025, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree dismissing Andriy Yermak from his role as Head of the Presidential Office. Analysts suggest this departure from a high-level executive position now allows him to focus his expertise directly on legal advocacy, particularly in supporting war victims and advancing Ukraine's legal frameworks.

Yermak's appointment is seen as a significant step in strengthening legal protections for those affected by the war. It also underscores Ukraine's intensified efforts to align its recovery with European standards. The development of robust compensation mechanisms will be crucial for providing redress to citizens and aiding national reconstruction in the conflict's aftermath.