Security Detail for Andriy Yermak After Dismissal
According to Member of Parliament Yaroslav Zheleznyak, Andriy Yermak, the former head of the President's Office, continues to receive state protection following his dismissal. Zheleznyak stated that Yermak's security personnel have been transferred from the State Guard Department (UDO) to the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). He emphasized that Ukrainian law prohibits the UDO from providing protection to a former head of the President's Office.
"BUT after dismissal, the UDO cannot provide protection for a former head of the President's Office. This is not provided for by law. Therefore, immediately after November 28th, all three of Yermak's guards from the UDO were transferred to the SBU. More specifically, to the SBU's 'Alpha' unit," he said.
In response, the SBU press service declined to comment on the security arrangements, noting that 'according to legislation, information regarding the SBU's implementation or non-implementation of security measures concerning a specific individual is restricted access information and is not subject to disclosure.'
Background on Andriy Yermak
Andriy Yermak was dismissed from his position as head of the President's Office on November 28, 2025. It is known that his security detail consists of three individuals named:
- Vladyslav
- Maksym
- Denys
Yermak travels with a driver in a Mercedes, accompanied by at least three guards in two Skoda vehicles.
Furthermore, it is noted that Yermak's driver, Vyacheslav Abramov, worked at LLC Kerambud in 2015-2016. This company has been linked to the families of Viktor Medvedchuk and Taras Kozak. Andriy Yermak ceased practicing law on February 20, 2020, following a legal career that lasted nearly 25 years. He has now been appointed to head one of four new permanent collegiate advisory bodies under the National Bar Association of Ukraine, which were established by orders from its head, Lidiya Izovitova.
This situation highlights ongoing debates in Ukraine regarding the security protocols and legal justifications for protecting former high-ranking officials. The arrangement underscores the complex interplay between state resources, personal security, and public accountability in a post-Soviet political system. The continued provision of state security to former officials often raises questions about the appropriate use of public institutions and the transparency of such decisions.