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Umerov
US Envoy Witkoff Holds New Meeting With Ukrainian Negotiator
The sources reported that Volodymyr Zelensky “plans to meet Umerov in Ireland” on Tuesday to receive a detailed briefing on his meeting with Donald Trump’s envoy.
Dec. 1, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Drones and Weapons Head to Europe as Exports Expand
Amid daily shelling, Ukraine’s defense industry has reached peak production – surpassing what the government can buy. Kyiv is now looking to export its surplus.
Nov. 29, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Plans November US Visit to Finalize Talks With Trump
Kyiv says President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit the US in November to finalize the peace deal draft with US President Donald Trump after recent progress in Geneva.
Nov. 25, 2025
Zelensky
Ukraine, US to Hold High-Level Talks in Switzerland on Peace Plan
President Volodymyr Zelensky approved the Ukrainian delegation and directives for the negotiations, which will be led by his top aide Andriy Yermak.
Nov. 22, 2025
Ukraine
Umerov: No Decisions From Kyiv on 28-Point Peace Plan Yet
The secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) rejected media reports that Kyiv has suggested amendments to the US plan, saying Kyiv is now studying the draft.
Nov. 21, 2025
Corruption
Kyiv Shoots Down Claims Umerov Stayed Abroad Amid Fresh Defense Scandals
Unconfirmed reports alleged that former Defense Minister Rustem Umerov remained in Turkey and refused to return, just as NABU signaled new defense-sector corruption probes.
Nov. 17, 2025
Zelensky
OPINION: Ukraine – Ze Needs to Widen the Clearout
The Energoatom scandal rattles Zelensky’s team: Umerov lays low abroad, while Yermak and Svyrdenko rise amid resignations and reshuffles.
Nov. 14, 2025
Ukraine
Moscow Again Signals ‘Readiness’ for Negotiations With Ukraine – But on Whose Terms?
Russia claimed it is ready for new direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, while NSDC Secretary Rustem Umerov arrived in Turkey to restart stalled prisoner exchange negotiations.
Nov. 12, 2025
Zelensky
Talks With Moscow Limited to Prisoner Swaps, Not Ending War – Umerov
Ukraine says talks with Russia are focused only on prisoner swaps, not ending the war, as Kyiv warns of escalating Russian strikes.
Sept. 19, 2025
War in Ukraine
High-Stakes Negotiations Resume as Ukraine-Russia Talks Return to Istanbul
The meeting, brokered by Turkey, comes as the war is midway through its fourth year and follows two earlier rounds in May and June that produced limited agreements, including several prisoner swaps.
July 23, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Taps Umerov to Lead Delegation in New Russia Talks
The upcoming negotiations, if held, would be the third round of direct talks between Kyiv and Moscow this year – with a ceasefire no longer on the agenda, as hinted by Kyiv.
July 22, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Taps Ex-Defense Chief Umerov as Security Council Secretary
President Zelensky appointed the former Defense Minister to the post of Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, replacing Oleksandr Lytvynenko.
July 18, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky Taps PM Shmyhal as Defense Minister, Names Smetanin as Head of State Arms Manufacturer Ukroboronprom
The announcement was made as part of Zelensky’s government reshuffle. The President earlier announced that Deputy PM Yulia Svyrydenko will replace Shmyhal as the new Prime Minister.
Updated: July 16, 2025
Zelensky
Zelensky to Replace Ambassador Markarova, May Tap Umerov for DC Post
The Ukrainian president said it is crucial to maintain ties with the US and named Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, who led the Ukrainian delegation in talks with Russia, as a potential candidate.
July 10, 2025
Drones
Umerov Unveils New Ramstein Joint Venture Proposal to Make Weapons
“This is a new model of defense-industrial cooperation, in which Ukraine is an equal partner and a player on the global defense market,” the Defense Minister announced.
July 2, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine, Allies Launch Joint Weapons Production Under Ramstein Format
Ukraine is working on 21 projects with leading global arms manufacturers, with up to 10 more planned abroad.
June 27, 2025