Rustem Umerov

Ukraine's Defense Minister Umerov confirms ongoing POW exchanges with Russia

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed that the exchange of prisoners with Russia, part of the agreements reached in Istanbul, will proceed over the next few days, adding that negotiations are "ongoing continuously," according to a Telegram post on June 9.

9 June 2025, 05:25 PM

Norway to provide Ukraine with $7 billion in aid by end of 2025

Norway will deliver $7 billion in security assistance to Ukraine by the end of 2025, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said

6 June 2025, 02:12 AM

Prisoner exchange will take place on Saturday and Sunday — Volodymyr Zelenskyy

A new exchange of prisoners of war is set for June 7 and 8, with Russia ready to swap 500 troops, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at a press conference on June 4.

4 June 2025, 05:39 PM

Kremlin keeps quiet on Ukraine war compromise memorandum

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov responded to questions about whether Russia is prepared to make “some compromises” in a memorandum to end the war in Ukraine, Russian state news agency TASS reported on June 3.

3 June 2025, 06:59 PM

Lindsey Graham slams Medvedev over Russia’s real war goals

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham responded on June 3 to recent comments by Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev, who openly admitted that Russia is participating in negotiations not to seek peace, but to achieve a "faster victory."

3 June 2025, 04:50 PM

Ukrainian delegation with Yermak and Svyrydenko arrives in US for key meetings

A Ukrainian delegation led by First Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, along with representatives from the Defense Ministry and the Office of the President, arrived in Washington, Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the Prime Minister, said on Telegram on June 3.

3 June 2025, 01:15 PM

Kyiv proposes Zelenskyy–Putin meeting in late June

At the most recent round of Istanbul talks, the Ukrainian delegation proposed to arrange a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin by the end of the month, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on June 2.

2 June 2025, 09:23 PM

Zelenskyy urges new sanctions if Russia undermines Istanbul peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on June 2 that the West must impose fresh sanctions on Russia if it undermines the newly launched negotiations in Istanbul.

2 June 2025, 04:39 PM

Ukrainian delegation arrives in Istanbul for talks with Russian side

A Ukrainian delegation arrived in Istanbul for talks with Russian representatives, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi told NV on June 2.

2 June 2025, 11:39 AM

Zelenskyy names DM Umerov to lead Ukraine’s delegation in Russia ceasefire talks

Defense Minister Rustem Umerov will lead Ukraine’s delegation at ceasefire talks with Russia in Istanbul on June 2, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on X on June 1.

1 June 2025, 09:10 PM

Türkiye warns Russia risks isolation over inflexible Ukraine peace stance

Russian refusal to show flexibility in peace talks over its war against Ukraine could put it at a disadvantage with the United States and the international community, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said during a visit to Kyiv, Turkish outlet Hurriyet reported on May 29.

30 May 2025, 11:50 AM

Ukraine communicated its ceasefire terms to Russia

Ukraine has communicated its terms for a ceasefire to the Russian side, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on May 28.

29 May 2025, 12:33 AM

Ukraine signs IRIS-T licensing deal with Germany

Kyiv has signed a contract with Germany’s Diehl Defence to produce IRIS-T air defense systems and missiles for them in Ukraine, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on May 28.

28 May 2025, 09:46 PM

Ukraine to receive Final F-16 fighter jet from Netherlands on May 26

Netherlands will deliver its final promised F-16 fighter jet to Ukraine on May 26, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said in an interview with WNL on May 25.

25 May 2025, 06:47 PM

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

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