Rustem Umerov

Russia admits no joint statement was issued after U.S.-Russia talks in Riyadh

No joint statement was adopted after U.S.-Russia talks in Riyadh, Russian official Vladimir Chizhov said on March 25.

25 March 2025, 03:44 PM

U.S. seeks Black Sea ceasefire deal following Riyadh talks

The U.S. delegation is to seek a ceasefire deal with Ukraine and aggressor state Russia following talks in Riyadh, aiming to secure free navigation in the Black Sea, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on March 24.

24 March 2025, 09:43 AM

Ukraine, U.S. hold five-hour talks in Riyadh, Umerov says

The conversation was productive and focused, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov reported on Facebook late March 23 after meeting with the U.S. negotiating team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

24 March 2025, 08:36 AM

White House wants ceasefire by April 20, affirms ongoing support for Ukraine

The White House is aiming for a "broad" ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine by April 20, Easter for both Catholics and Orthodox Christians, though the timeline may change, Bloomberg reports on March 23.

23 March 2025, 02:19 PM

Military personnel to gain access to higher education while serving — Defense Minister Umerov

Ukrainian servicemen will be able to pursue higher education while continuing their service, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on March 18.

18 March 2025, 06:00 PM

Zelenskyy meets with Umerov and new military chief Hnatov to discuss frontline needs

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and the newly appointed chief of Ukraine’s General Staff, Andrii Hnatov, to address urgent military priorities.

17 March 2025, 05:11 PM

Russia’s path to peace: Say ‘yes’ to the US, says Umerov

Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that Russia’s unconditional acceptance of the US peace proposal would be proof of its readiness to end the war in Ukraine, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reported on March 17.

17 March 2025, 11:10 AM

Finland announces new €200 million military aid package for Ukraine

Finland has announced its 28th aid package for Ukraine, worth €200 million ($271 mln), and includes artillery ammunition, the country's Defense Ministry reported on March 13.

13 March 2025, 01:38 PM

Nordic-Baltic defense ministers map out fresh support for Ukraine — Umerov

Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov recently joined his counterparts from the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) in Denmark, where they outlined new plans to strengthen Ukraine’s defenses, Umerov said in a Facebook post on March 9.

9 March 2025, 01:08 PM

Ukraine to explore new ways to receive intelligence data, says Defense Minister Umerov

Ukraine has not yet received details about possible restrictions on U.S. intelligence access, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said at a joint press conference with Germany’s Defense Minister in Berlin, adding that alternatives are being explored on March 6.

6 March 2025, 06:38 PM

All drones targeting Russian territory are made in Ukraine – commander

All drones used by Ukrainian forces to attack Russian territory are produced in Ukraine, the commander of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Unmanned Systems, Vadym Sukharevskyi, said during a YES meeting on Feb. 25, according to Interfax-Ukraine.

26 February 2025, 11:50 AM

Shmyhal announces additional $200M for drone procurement

Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers has allocated an additional 7.9 billion hryvnias ($200 million) for drone procurement, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Feb. 21 during a government meeting.

21 February 2025, 02:21 PM

Ukraine’s defense minister Umerov meets US counterpart Hegseth for the first time

Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with newly appointed US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for the first time on Feb. 12 on the sidelines of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group session in the Ramstein format in Brussels, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry reported on Telegram.

12 February 2025, 02:24 PM

Ukraine open to peace talks – but only from a position of strength, defense chief says

Ukraine is prepared to negotiate an end to the war, but lasting peace is only possible if the country remains strong on the battlefield, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on Feb. 12.

12 February 2025, 11:56 AM

Ramstein summit: Kyiv pushes for faster arms delivery and production

The 26th meeting of the Ukrainian Defense Contact Group, chaired for the first time by Great Britain, has begun at the Ramstein airbase in Germany, Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov reported on Telegram on Feb. 12.

12 February 2025, 11:27 AM

Recruits aged 18-24 to get $24,000 for one year of voluntary service

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry is now offering one-year service contracts to volunteers aged 18 to 24, with UAH200,000 ($4,800) signup bonuses, as announced by the ministry on Feb. 11.

11 February 2025, 10:22 PM

Ukraine’s anti-corruption agency investigates Umerov for possible misconduct

NABU is investigating the possible abuse of power by Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, according to NABU Director Semen Kryvonos, Interfax Ukraine reports on Feb. 10.

10 February 2025, 03:48 PM

UK to chair next Ramstein-format meeting in Brussels

The United Kingdom will lead the 26th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein format), scheduled for Feb. 12 in Brussels, according to an announcement from the UK’s permanent mission to NATO, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Feb. 6.

6 February 2025, 02:11 PM

Ukraine integrates robotic combat units into its frontline brigades

Ukraine is launching a project to scale up the use of unmanned ground robotic systems within military units, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on Feb. 5.

5 February 2025, 01:19 PM

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry refutes $9.2B missing weapons claim, reveals actual figures

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry refuted activist Vitalii Shabunin’s claim that UAH 350 billion ($9.2 billion) worth of weapons never reached the military, calling it an “unfounded assumption unsupported by any documents or audits,” and provided NV with official data on overdue defense contracts and outstanding debts on Feb. 5.

5 February 2025, 12:41 PM

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