Andriy Yermak vs Kaja Kallas

Yermak was appointed head of the Office of the President of Ukraine under Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This positioned him as a central figure in Ukraine's wartime governance and diplomatic negotiations.

Yermak oversaw the restructuring of Ukraine's wartime administration, including the creation of military-civilian administrations in occupied territories and streamlining decision-making processes for defense and logistics.

Yermak oversaw multiple prisoner-of-war exchanges between Ukraine and Russia following the 2022 invasion. These exchanges secured the release of hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians, becoming a key humanitarian effort.

Yermak played a central role in securing and coordinating Western military aid, including artillery, tanks, and air defense systems, from the United States and European allies during the full-scale Russian invasion.

Kallas became Estonia's first female prime minister, leading a coalition government. She was the leader of the Reform Party and previously served as a Member of the European Parliament.

Kallas became a leading European voice in supporting Ukraine after Russia's full-scale invasion. Estonia provided significant military and humanitarian aid, and Kallas advocated for EU sanctions against Russia.

Kallas resigned as prime minister after a dispute with coalition partner the Center Party over family benefits. She was reappointed days later leading a new coalition with the Social Democrats and Isamaa.

Kallas was nominated by EU leaders to become the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, succeeding Josep Borrell. She was expected to take office later in 2024.