Rustem Umerov

Umerov meets Raytheon delegation to boost Ukraine’s air defense with Patriots

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with Raytheon’s delegation to discuss enhancing Ukraine’s air defense with additional Patriot systems and missiles, calling the talks “productive,” he announced on Facebook on May 19.

19 May 2025, 01:58 PM

France urges Europe to boost Ukraine’s military strength

French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu called on Europe to strengthen the Ukrainian army in the medium and long term, amid Russia's statements about the need to "demilitarize" Ukraine, he told reporters after a meeting with colleagues from Germany, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom in Rome on May 16.

17 May 2025, 04:58 PM

Budanov: Ukraine and Russia may exchange 1,000 prisoners each next week

A large-scale prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia in a “1,000 for 1,000” format could take place next week, according to comments by Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR), to TSN.ua on May 17.

17 May 2025, 04:21 PM

Kremlin: Putin may meet Zelenskyy after delegations finalize key agreements

A meeting between Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is possible but only after "certain agreements" are reached by both delegations, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on May 17, according to Russian state media.

17 May 2025, 02:18 PM

Ukraine, Russia discuss 1,000-for-1,000 POW swap, ceasefire in Istanbul

Ukraine and Russia discussed a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner-of-war exchange and ceasefire during talks in Istanbul, though Russia’s demand for Ukrainian troop withdrawal was deemed “unrealistic,” Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on May 16.

16 May 2025, 07:19 PM

Russian negotiator calls Istanbul peace talks with Ukraine productive

The head of the Russian delegation at peace talks in Istanbul, Vladimir Medinsky, claimed that Ukraine proposed a direct meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin, adding that Moscow is “satisfied with the outcome of the talks and ready to continue contact,” Russian state media reported on May 16.

16 May 2025, 07:06 PM

Moscow’s envoys lack authority to negotiate — Zelenskyy

The Russian delegation at the Istanbul talks is incompetent and has no authority to make decisions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on May 16.

16 May 2025, 06:41 PM

Ukraine reveals details of trilateral talks with US and Turkey

Negotiations between the Ukrainian delegation and representatives from the United States and Turkey took place in Istanbul, the President's Office reported on May 16.

16 May 2025, 05:48 PM

Ukraine offers full ceasefire and high-level talks in Istanbul

Ukraine is prepared to implement a full and unconditional ceasefire and to enter into direct talks at the highest level, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said in Istanbul talks on May 16.

16 May 2025, 02:33 PM

U.S. to join Ukraine-Russia talks in Turkey

U.S. representatives will participate in the Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul on May 16, State Secretary Marco Rubio confirmed at the May 15 press briefing in Turkey.

16 May 2025, 08:22 AM

EU funnels $1.1 billion of Russian assets into Ukraine’s defense industry

EU has directed EUR1 billion ($1.13 billion) generated from frozen Russian assets towards placing orders with Ukraine’s defense contractors, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on May 9.

10 May 2025, 12:58 AM

Ukraine appoints three new deputy defense ministers to bolster military

Ukraine’s Cabinet appointed Sergii Boyev, Mykola Shevtsov, and Oleksandr Kozenko as deputy defense ministers, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on Facebook on April 29.

29 April 2025, 04:50 PM

Ukraine’s ministers slam Russia after deadly Kyiv missile strike amid peace efforts

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov condemned Russia’s massive missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight into April 24, urging the international community to focus pressure on Moscow rather than Kyiv.

24 April 2025, 12:23 PM

Ukrainian delegation met with US special envoy Kellogg in London

After ministerial-level talks between the United States, Ukraine, France, and UK in London were canceled last-minute on April 23, the Ukrainian delegation ended up meeting with U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg.

23 April 2025, 11:38 PM

London talks on Ukraine failed over key disagreements

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said peace talks in London on a Ukraine ceasefire were canceled due to disagreements on “some issues,” according to Russian state media on April 23.

23 April 2025, 03:00 PM

US sets goal for full ceasefire in Ukraine within weeks amid ongoing war

U.S. officials told European counterparts in Paris that they aim for a full ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine within weeks, Bloomberg reported on April 17.

18 April 2025, 01:39 PM

U.S. ready to pull plug on Ukraine peace push

The window for a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine is closing, Clash Report wrote on X on April 18, citing U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

18 April 2025, 11:05 AM

Umerov, Yermak meet with Kellogg in Paris

U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, met in Paris with the head of the President’s Office, Andriy Yermak, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.

17 April 2025, 11:38 PM

Ukrainian delegation meets ‘coalition of the willing’ in Paris to discuss ceasefire, security guarantees

A Ukrainian delegation met in Paris with representatives of the so-called “coalition of the willing” to discuss a ceasefire and security guarantees for Ukraine, presidential chief of staff Andrii Yermak said on April 17.

17 April 2025, 04:46 PM

Ukraine bets big on drones: 76 manufacturers locked in, billions allocated

Ukraine's Defense Procurement Agency has signed contracts with 76 manufacturers of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Defense Minister Rustem Umerov reported on Facebook on April 17.

17 April 2025, 01:00 PM

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