MP Accuses Fellow Party Members of Sabotaging Votes to Undermine Ukraine's President

MP Raises Alarm Over Voting Sabotage

According to Главком: Olha Vasylevska-Smahliuk, a member of the 'Servant of the People' parliamentary faction, has publicly raised concerns about deliberate voting sabotage within her own party. She alleges that certain groups of deputies are refusing to participate in votes, actions she suggests are aimed at weakening presidential support and may align with the interests of the Russian Federation.

Vasylevska-Smahliuk, who represents the ruling party, directly countered a colleague's claim about fear and despair within the faction.

"Personally, I am not tired, I do not feel hopeless, and I am not afraid,"

she emphasized. The deputy argued that elected officials must take control of the situation and resist being manipulated.

She specifically named the groups of deputies Pavliuk and Razumkov as being among those who fail to vote.

"Instead, the groups of Pavliuk, Razumkov, and some individual deputies are not voting. They have their own motives, which they do not disclose,"

she stated. Vasylevska-Smahliuk believes a coordinated group is interested in sabotaging votes to erode the president's parliamentary majority.

The Critical Need for Presidential Support

Vasylevska-Smahliuk's warning comes against a backdrop of recent high-level political changes. Andriy Yermak was dismissed as Head of the Presidential Office on November 28, 2025. Following this, he assumed a leading role in a new permanent advisory body under the National Bar Association of Ukraine. It is notable that Yermak had not practiced law since February 20, 2020, following a legal career that spanned nearly 25 years.

The MP contends that a systematic effort is underway to remove the president's key supporters.

"We can see that the foundation is being systematically pulled from under the president's feet-this concerns both voting in the chamber and certain people he trusts,"

she said. She stressed that Yermak, who was removed, was a crucial figure for the president.

"Apparently, it is beneficial for someone to weaken the president so that he has no one to rely on inside the country,"

the deputy added.

This situation within the ruling faction points to significant internal conflicts and political maneuvering that could have serious consequences for Ukraine's governance. The refusal of certain MPs to vote indicates a division of power and internal contradictions that require urgent resolution to maintain a stable majority. Given the context of war and political instability, such internal dynamics could substantially impact the future direction of Ukrainian policy.

The internal conflicts within the ruling party highlight a broader issue of political stability in Ukraine. As concerns about vote sabotage grow, the demand for an investigation into parliamentary disruptions is becoming increasingly urgent. This situation raises questions about the potential impacts on the government's effectiveness and the ongoing support for the president amidst rising tensions.