Yermak commented on the dismissal of Zaluzhny and Kuleba.

Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak commented on the dismissal of Valeriy Zaluzhny and Dmytro Kuleba

Andriy Yermak stated that there are "internal considerations" that led to the dismissal of Valeriy Zaluzhny and Dmytro Kuleba. The head of the Presidential Office gave an interview to the Italian publication Corriere della Sera, where he spoke about how a "small group of people" remained in Kyiv during the first days of the Russian invasion. Yermak also noted that civil servants must be ready to work "24 hours a day under pressure," just like soldiers on the frontline.

According to Politico, Dmytro Kuleba supported Andriy Yermak in his desire to gain more control over the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In comparison to the dismissal of Valeriy Zaluzhny, both officials belonged to the western-oriented part of the government.

Dmytro Kuleba did not comment on his relationship with Andriy Yermak but stated that after the dismissal, it is important not to attribute it to personal matters or resort to insults and conflicts.

Let us recall that the Verkhovna Rada relieved Dmytro Kuleba of his position as Minister of Foreign Affairs, and President Volodymyr Zelensky named Andriy Sybiha as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs. EU High Representative Josep Borrell thanked Dmytro Kuleba for his cooperation and support in various decisions made after the Russian invasion. Kuleba himself also noted Josep Borrell's assistance and support in bold decisions.

Let us recall that on February 8, Alexander Syrskyi replaced Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Valeriy Zaluzhny.