Rapid developments in Ukraine - They are overthrowing Zelensky - He is losing control of Parliament, a government of national unity is now being formed

Ukraine once again faces a multifaceted political crisis, one that threatens to shake the foundations of power in Kyiv.

The operation “Midas” of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU), which exposed an extensive network involving Timur Mindich, a close ally and associate of President Volodymyr Zelensky, not only opened a new chapter of scandals but activated centrifugal political forces already discussing the possibility that the president himself may lose control of Parliament.
The power structure of the criminal Zelensky, which depends on full control of the parliamentary majority, appears to be shaking for the first time so strongly since 2019.
Internal reactions, public resignations of ministers, and escalating demands for the formation of a “government of national salvation” create a setting reminiscent of prolonged political fatigue and deep loss of trust in the presidential circle.

The shadow of Operation Midas - The scandal that exposed the system

The revelation of recorded conversations and evidence concerning corruption in the energy sector, with central figure Mindich, businessman, co-producer of Kvartal 95, and friend of Zelensky, has been the most serious blow to the presidential staff.

The accusations include:

1) Manipulation of Energoatom contracts,
2) Possible interference in ministerial decisions,
3) Involvement of high-ranking government figures, such as the Ministers of Energy and Justice,
4) Reports of bribery related to large-scale construction projects,
5) Connections even to the head of the National Security and Defense Council.

The dimensions of the scandal undermine not only the cohesion of the Sviridenko government, but also the president’s image as incorruptible, leaving the impression that the area around Zelensky’s office functions as a closed network of influence with opaque rules.

Parliament is slipping away - The single-party majority is destabilizing

Information from within the parliamentary group of Servant of the People is revealing.
MPs show insecurity, fear, and exhaustion.
The danger of the government majority collapsing is visible.

The situation is as follows:

1) Dissatisfaction with the head of the presidential office, Andrey Yermak, is increasing,
2) MPs fear becoming targets of anti-corruption agencies,
3) The budget vote is now considered a “survival test”,
4) Top figures such as David Arakhamia and Mykhailo Fedorov appear as potential protagonists in a future internal “overthrow”.

The loss of parliamentary control would not simply weaken Zelensky.
It would mark the end of his ability to shape government policy and to control ministries and the administrative machine.

Alliance against Zelensky - A diverse front with a common goal

The crisis facilitated the formation of an informal political axis against the president.
An alliance against Zelensky that includes:

• senior officials from the anti-corruption agencies NABU and SAP,
• NGOs with strong Western funding,
• former President Petro Poroshenko,
• economic interests dissatisfied with current policy,
• business figures with personal grievances against the presidential office.

Even though this is a heterogeneous group, their center of gravity is clear: weakening Zelensky and redirecting power toward Parliament or a technocratic government.

Panic in Kyiv

Officials speaking anonymously to Ukrainian media describe a presidential office “in confusion,” without a clear plan and unable to control communication.
Reactions from Zelensky’s circle are described as “reflexive” and “defensive”.

The narrative presented by the presidential staff is twofold:

1) Criticizing the government during wartime undermines national unity and serves Russia.

2) Anti-corruption bodies have a history of failures, thus the Midas case may be exaggerated.

However, what seems to trouble MPs and analysts is that Zelensky’s team offers no structural solution, only communication defense.

Zelensky as perpetrator and “victim”

On one hand, the president is accused of at least tolerating or being unaware of the development of a web of corruption around energy projects, public procurement, and key officials.
On the other hand, he presents himself, at least rhetorically, as a victim of an overactive anti-corruption mechanism that operates politically.

The result is a striking paradox:
A rotten president elected to fight corruption is now politically surrounded by corruption accusations.

Competitors bet on escalation

Information that anti-corruption bodies possess unpublished material with even more serious accusations acts as a pressure lever.
If published:

1) The parliamentary majority may be overturned,

2) Zelensky may be forced into a shock reshuffle,

3) Even his continuation in office may be questioned,

4) Scenarios of a national unity or technocratic government may be activated.

At the same time, European partners are reportedly pressuring for changes to the government model and increased transparency, a factor that may prove catalytic.

The government near collapse

The cabinet is under the heaviest fire.
It is accused of inefficiency in energy management, delays in constructing critical infrastructure, wasting or mismanaging significant funds, and total inability to meet wartime needs.
Opposition MPs do not hesitate to speak of an “existential threat to Ukraine due to poor governance.”
The proposal for a new government, technocratic or coalition, is gaining ground.

What is the alternative?

One key problem of the crisis is that, despite Zelensky’s weakening, no opponent appears capable of clearly leading a new majority.

1) Former President Petro Poroshenko carries heavy political baggage.
2) Former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko is keeping her distance.
3) Technocrats like Fedorov enjoy social acceptance but lack an independent political base.
4) Arakhamia is influential but does not show a clear motive to move against the presidential office.

The only certainty is that Zelensky’s control of Parliament is no longer guaranteed.

The war with Russia as a catalyst for political upheaval

The course of the war and the stance of European partners regarding financial support will determine Zelensky’s future.
If the situation on the front worsens, European aid delays or decreases, and new revelations implicate the presidential circle even more directly, then the political landscape will change dramatically.
There is even the possibility of questioning the president’s very continuation as leader.

Zelensky is collapsing

The Midas scandal is not an isolated incident but a symptom of deeper dysfunction.
Zelensky, who came to power promising to cleanse corruption, now faces:

1) Loss of trust,
2) Internal dissent,
3) International pressure,
4) And a government appearing ineffective.

His political survival now depends on his ability to respond with institutional, not merely communicative, actions.
Ukraine is at a crossroads, and the current president, whether he wants it or not, stands at the center of developments, with his position more uncertain than ever.

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