Rustem Umerov

Zelenskyy puts Umerov in charge of foreign intelligence despite critics’ doubts

Lawmakers and experts told NV what Rustem Umerov’s appointment could mean for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service.

4 August, 06:09 PM

Umerov appointment will not break Russia-Ukraine talks deadlock, analyst warns

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is “wrecking the Russian economy” while refusing to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, and Rustem Umerov’s appointment as head of Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service will not change the situation, said Vadym Denysenko, a former Ukrainian lawmaker.

4 August, 04:52 PM

Analyst calls Umerov's foreign intel chief appointment 'typical chaos'

Political analyst Andriy Horodnytskyi (Ph.D) criticized President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's appointment of Rustem Umerov as head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service (FIS), calling it part of a pattern of chaotic personnel decisions, in comments on Radio NV on Aug. 4.

4 August, 04:10 PM

Umerov outlines priorities as new Foreign Intelligence chief

Rustem Umerov, newly appointed head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service will focus on developing international cooperation, implementing strategic defense projects and strengthening the agency's capabilities, he announced in a Facebook post following his appointment on Aug. 3.

4 August, 10:55 AM

Klymenko named Security Council secretary by Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed former Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko as secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, according to a presidential decree published on Aug. 3.

3 August, 06:48 PM

Zelenskyy names Rustem Umerov to lead Ukraine’s foreign intelligence

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov as head of the Foreign Intelligence Service on Aug. 3.

3 August, 03:30 PM

Zelenskyy considers Rustem Umerov for foreign intelligence chief in major security shuffle

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskky plans to appoint secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov as foreign intelligence chief, Ukrainiska Pravda reported on August 3, citing political sources familiar with the matter.

3 August, 01:40 PM

Zelenskyy confirms he proposed Svyrydenko for Ukraine’s top U.S. post

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that he had offered former Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko the position of Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States and said he was considering a new role for National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov.

23 July, 06:17 PM

Umerov named top candidate for Ukraine's U.S. ambassador post

National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov is among the leading candidates to become Ukraine's ambassador to the United States, news agency LIGA.net reported on July 21, citing sources in the President's Office.

21 July, 05:05 PM

Zelenskyy names Klymenko as Ukraine’s security council secretary

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will appoint former Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko as secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council following a meeting with him on Friday, July 17.

17 July, 03:25 PM

AI drones leave Russian recruits 20–30 minutes to live – CIA

CIA Director John Ratcliffe said Ukrainian forces' use of AI-powered drones has reduced the average battlefield survival time of newly deployed Russian recruits to 20–30 minutes, according to Bloomberg on July 16.

16 July, 12:00 PM

Six counties signed Drone Deals with Ukraine — Umerov

Ukraine has signed six agreements under its Drone Deal technology sharing framework, with 20 countries currently negotiating joining the initiative, National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) secretary Rustem Umerov said on July 2.

3 July, 12:34 AM

Zaluzhnyi's adviser denies reports of political deal with Zelenskyy

Media adviser to Ukraine's ambassador to the UK Valerii Zaluzhnyi denied reports of any political agreement with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after media claims that Zelenskyy plans to seek a second term and build an alliance with the former army chief on June 25.

25 June, 11:59 AM

Zelenskyy shares photos of G7 meeting with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared footage of his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France.

16 June, 06:38 PM

Ukraine preparing for important negotiations – Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is preparing for important negotiations following a meeting with senior security and government officials, including Kyrylo Budanov and Rustem Umerov on May 30.

30 May, 08:41 PM

Umerov should resign given his Mindich ties — AntAC

National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) secretary Rustem Umerov should resign and be barred from representing Ukraine in international talks, Anti-Corruption Action Center (AntAC) executive director Daria Kaleniuk told NV Radio on May 13.

14 May, 02:02 AM

Ukraine's national security chief Umerov questioned by NABU, named witness in Mindich case

National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) Secretary Rustem Umerov has been questioned by detectives from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and holds witness status in a criminal proceeding connected to corruption involving businessman Tymur Mindich, NABU Director Semen Kryvonos and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) chief Oleksandr Klymenko said at a briefing on May 12.

12 May, 05:39 PM

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

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