Rustem Umerov

Umerov: Latest U.S. peace proposal aligns with Ukraine’s core interests

The latest draft of the U.S. proposal to end Russia’s war against Ukraine is nearing completion and reflects most of Kyiv’s key priorities, Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov said on Nov. 23.

23 November 2025, 07:05 PM

U.S. 'peace plan' ensures both Russia and Ukraine would gain more than they give – White House

The U.S. “peace plan” for ending the war in Ukraine was drafted with the real situation in mind and envisions that both Ukraine and Russia would “gain more than they give,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told ABC News on Nov. 21.

21 November 2025, 02:39 PM

Kyiv and Washington discuss 'realistic formats' for ending war - Umerov

Ukraine held a new meeting with a U.S. delegation led by U.S. Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) Rustem Umerov wrote on Nov. 21.

21 November 2025, 02:24 PM

Umerov returns to Ukraine after Türkiye and Middle East trip as officials reject rumors

National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov has returned to Ukraine after an official trip abroad, public broadcaster Suspilne reported on Nov. 20, citing his spokesperson Diana Davitian.

20 November 2025, 05:56 PM

‘All meetings are on schedule’: Yermak arrives in Türkiye, says he is in contact with Witkoff

Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak said he arrived in Türkiye with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as part of Ukraine’s delegation and remains in constant contact with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, with all planned meetings proceeding on schedule and “in a working atmosphere,” he said on Nov. 19.

19 November 2025, 01:21 PM

Mindich ‘influenced’ Halushchenko and Umerov, prosecution says

Tymur Mindich, a businessman and longtime associate of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, exerted undue influence over then-energy and defense ministers (Herman Halushchenko and Rustem Umerov, respectively), the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) asserted in court on Nov. 11.

11 November 2025, 10:41 PM

Umerov in Istanbul to restart Ukraine-Russia prisoner swaps

Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov arrived in Istanbul on Nov. 11 to restart stalled prisoner swaps with Russia, he announced in an X post, adding that negotiations will continue in Turkiye and the Middle East.

11 November 2025, 07:35 PM

Ukraine signs deal with Sweden paving way to buy up to 150 Gripen fighter jets

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the signing of a letter of intent with Sweden to cooperate on developing air capabilities, he and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said at a joint briefing on Oct. 22.

22 October 2025, 06:38 PM

Zelenskyy heads to Sweden for defense talks and factory visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Sweden to meet with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Linköping, home to defense company Saab’s facilities, the Swedish government announced on Oct. 22.

22 October 2025, 11:46 AM

Sweden plans to first provide reconnaissance aircraft to Ukraine, then focus on Gripen jets

Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson said his country is ready to strengthen military support for Ukraine, including through the PURL initiative and the aviation coalition, speaking ahead of a NATO defense ministers’ meeting in Brussels, Ukrinform reported on Oct. 15.

15 October 2025, 04:38 PM

Ukrainian delegations in Washington prepare for Zelenskyy-Trump meeting in a new format — Stefanishyna

Ukrainian delegations are working in Washington in a completely new format to maximize the content of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s upcoming meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sept. 17, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States Olha Stefanishyna said on Oct. 15.

15 October 2025, 11:55 AM

Ukrainian delegation heads to Washington to discuss air defenses, energy, and sanctions

A Ukrainian delegation led by Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko and National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov is heading to Washington, the head of the president’s office, Andriy Yermak, said on Oct. 13.

13 October 2025, 07:21 PM

Ukraine to export some weapons to fund defense expenses

Ukraine plans to launch a controlled weapons export program to generate revenue for defense procurement, former Defense Minister and National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov said on Oct. 3, news agency Interfax-Ukraine reported.

3 October 2025, 06:18 PM

Erdoğan is best positioned to guarantee Putin’s safety at peace talks

Ukraine sees Turkey as the most suitable mediator for potential peace talks involving Kyiv, Washington and Moscow, Ukrainian Ambassador to Ankara Nariman Celal said in an interview published Aug. 4.

4 August 2025, 12:53 PM

Zelenskyy: Deal reached with Russia on return of 1,200 prisoners, work on lists underway

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine and Russia have reached an agreement to exchange 1,200 prisoners of war following negotiations in Istanbul.

3 August 2025, 04:37 PM

Turkish President Erdoğan aims to arrange Trump-Putin meeting in Istanbul and hold talks with both leaders

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hopes to learn this week whether U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Vladimir Putin in Istanbul, as he plans talks with both leaders, Turkey’s Communications Directorate said on X on July 25.

25 July 2025, 11:37 PM

Zelenskyy approves heavyweight Ukrainian team for Russia talks

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved the members of the Ukrainian delegation for the July 23 talks with Russia in Istanbul, according to the corresponding decree No. 539/2025 published on his website on July 22.

23 July 2025, 11:34 AM

Zelenskyy sends Umerov to Istanbul talks with Russia

The Ukrainian delegation at the July 23 Istanbul talks with Russia will be headed by the National Security and Defense Council’s (NSDC) Secretary Rustem Umerov, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on his Telegram channel on July 22.

22 July 2025, 01:25 PM

Zelenskyy’s new move gives Umerov more power than ever

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Rustem Umerov as Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), a move that, despite initial assumptions of a demotion, may have significantly expanded his powers.

22 July 2025, 09:48 AM

Zelenskyy tasks Shmyhal, Umerov with 10-day defense agreement audit

During the official introduction of Ukraine’s new Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal on July 21, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tasked Shmyhal and National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov with conducting an audit of all defense agreements with international partners.

21 July 2025, 07:09 PM

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