YouTube removes Ukrainska Pravda investigation into former top aide Andrii Yermak after complaint

YouTube has removed an investigation by Ukrainska Pravda journalist Mykhailo Tkach into the recent activities of Andrii Yermak, the former head of the President's Office, following a complaint. The video was published on 6 February 2026.

Source: Ukrainska Pravda; comment by UP editor-in-chief Sevğil Musaieva

Details: The video, which had gained over one million views, revealed for the first time what Yermak has been doing since stepping down as head of the President's Office.

UP editor-in-chief Sevğil Musaieva commented: "We consider the removal of this video to be an act of censorship. The material does not contain any confidential information pertaining to privacy. All the individuals captured in the footage are former or current public officials – that is, public figures whose activities are of direct public interest."

Musaieva said that in a democratic society, journalists have the right to inform the public about the actions of officials, particularly when those actions concern the abuse of power even after they have left office.

"That is why we expect the platform to reconsider its decision and restore access to the video," she stressed.

Background: In the investigation, titled "The Godfather working remotely", Ukrainska Pravda examined Andrii Yermak's activities and contacts since he stepped down as head of the President's Office.

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