Rustem Umerov

Umerov explored leader-level talks in U.S. push to end Russia’s war

Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov discussed possible formats for leader-level talks and negotiations to end Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine during meetings in the United States, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

11 May, 02:31 PM

Ukraine's Umerov holds talks with Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner

Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov met in the United States with President Donald Trump's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Umerov reported on X on May 8.

8 May, 06:30 PM

How Ukraine’s military tried to push substandard body armor and why NABU’s response matters — Hudymenko

War veteran, head of the Ukrainian Unity Mriya NGO and chairman of the Public Anti-Corruption Council at the Defense Ministry, Yuriy Hudymenko, told Radio NV on May 7 about the second batch of “Mindich tapes,” the investigation into the procurement of substandard body armor for Ukraine’s Armed Forces, and the National Anti-Corruption Bureau’s reaction.

8 May, 02:04 PM

Zelenskyy on Umerov’s mandate in U.S. talks

National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) secretary Rustem Umerov’s visit to the United States will focus on trilateral Ukraine–U.S.–Russia talks and seeking mediation for further POW exchanges with Moscow, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on May 7.

7 May, 09:47 PM

Fire Point co-founder denies Mindich link

Denys Shtilierman, chief designer and co-founder of defense contractor Fire Point, denied media reports about the company’s ties to fugitive businessman Timur Mindich and called on the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) to review the matter.

30 April, 08:31 PM

Ukrainian drone firm gets first request to protect ships in Hormuz Strait

Ukrainian drone company TAF Industries said it received requests from foreign shipowners to send specialists to the Middle East to help protect vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to a comment to BBC News Ukraine on Apr. 29.

29 April, 07:11 PM

Umerov declines new comment as Midas recordings raise questions over arms talks

Law enforcement must determine the authenticity and relevance of recordings in the Midas case that NABU documented and media outlets published the previous day, the press service of National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov said, Interfax-Ukraine reported on April 29.

29 April, 06:18 PM

New Midas recordings pull Zelenskyy allies deeper into Ukraine corruption scandal

Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau recorded sanctioned businessman Tymur Mindich speaking with several people in his apartment as part of the Midas corruption investigation, Ukrainska Pravda reported after obtaining the first batch of audio.

29 April, 10:46 AM

Presidential Office warns of fake emails impersonating Budanov

Scammers are sending fake emails posing as Ukraine’s presidential office chief Kyrylo Budanov, officials warned, urging people to verify senders and avoid trusting suspicious messages on Apr. 20.

20 April, 08:26 PM

Ukraine moves to seal security pacts on drone defense and Black Sea — Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he heard a briefing from Rustem Umerov on initial talks with Middle East and Gulf partners and announced upcoming security agreements on Apr. 13.

13 April, 05:03 PM

Ukraine's NSDC Secretary Umerov meets with Turkish leadership

National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov held meetings with Turkish leaders in Ankara to discuss the security situation, the negotiation process with Russia, and future steps regarding shared threats, he wrote on March 31.

1 April, 11:37 AM

Witkoff says Florida talks narrowed disputes in push to end war

Ukrainian and U.S. delegations held talks in Florida focused on narrowing areas of disagreement and identifying next steps in negotiations aimed at ending the war, Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said on March 21.

22 March, 12:03 PM

Ukrainian, U.S. delegations to meet in Miami on March 21

Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators are scheduled to meet in Miami on March 21, Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne reported on March 20, citing sources.

20 March, 08:29 PM

Zelenskyy orders review of Hormuz initiatives with MFA and military

Volodymyr Zelenskyy tasked Security Council Secretary Rustem Umerov with involving the Foreign Ministry and military to assess international initiatives on the Strait of Hormuz, following briefings on Middle East talks on March 20.

20 March, 03:29 PM

Middle Eastern countries can help Ukraine with air defense, Zelenskyy says

Middle Eastern countries can help shore up Ukraine’s missile defense in exchange for cost-effective counters to Iranian drone swarms, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on March 19.

20 March, 01:35 AM

U.S., Ukraine refined economic agreements in Geneva, Umerov says

Ukraine’s negotiating team concluded a round of talks with U.S. and Swiss officials in Geneva on Feb. 26, National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov, who led the delegation said.

27 February, 01:28 AM

Umerov expects prisoner swap progress in Geneva talks

Ukraine’s chief negotiator Rustem Umerov expects concrete results on prisoner returns during bilateral talks in Geneva on Feb. 26 with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, he said on social media.

26 February, 05:18 PM

Umerov to meet Witkoff, Kushner in Geneva this afternoon

Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov is scheduled to meet with U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Geneva on the afternoon of Feb. 26, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reported, citing a source close to the Ukrainian negotiating team.

26 February, 03:25 PM

Umerov to hold bilateral talks with Witkoff, Kushner and Bessent in Geneva

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s chief negotiator Rustem Umerov will hold bilateral talks with U.S. negotiators, including Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, NV reported on Feb. 25.

25 February, 03:39 PM

Ukraine preps next trilateral peace talks in March

Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov will meet U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys in Geneva on Feb. 26 to prepare the next trilateral peace talks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told journalists on Feb. 25.

25 February, 12:48 PM

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