Keyword "Rustem Umerov" - List of latest news (68 results)

15/04 Contract 18-24: The number of positions increased twice

New positions will allow anyone who is ready to join the army, choose the direction where his skills and abilities will be most effective, Rustem Umerov said.

23/03 Ukraine's meeting with the US in Riyadh began: Who is part of the delegations

On March 23, the United States and Ukraine are working on a number of complex technical issues - in our delegation experts in energy, as well as military representatives of maritime and air components

11/03 “Pause withdrawn”: Umerov and Voltz on restoration of assistance

Negotiations in Saudi Arabia: Umerov and the Voltz have referred to the restoration of US assistance. Details Read ᐅ Tsn.ua (News 1+1)

11/03 U.S.-Ukraine Path to Peace Talks Begin in Saudi Arabia

Talks to determine whether Ukraine is ready to engage with President Trump's peace process started on Tuesday morning.

29/01 Anti -corruption investigation has been launched against the Ukrainian Defense Minister

There is a serious debate about the acquisitions in Ukraine.

13/01 Britain will finance the production of anti-aircraft defense - Umerov

Ukraine expects increased military, political and economic assistance from British allies, Rustem Umyerov noted.

10/01 Ukraine presented its military strategy for the year

The strategy provides for the stabilization of the front line and the strengthening of Ukraine's defense capabilities, Rustem Umyerov noted.

09/01 The Netherlands announced the acceleration of military assistance to Ukraine

The Netherlands is speeding up military assistance to Ukraine, the country's Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said on Thursday. RIA Novosti, 01/09/2025

09/01 Norway will allocate a record €2 billion in military aid to Ukraine

Norway is one of the countries that helps not only on the battlefield, but also contributes to the unification of European countries to support our state, Rustem Umyerov emphasized.

09/01 Ukraine has determined with its partners the key goals of the Defense Forces until 2027

The head of the Ministry of Defense, Rustem Umyerov, explained that the government, together with its allies, approved eight road maps.

03/01 Ukraine received EUR 3.3 million in aid within the IT coalition

The mentioned assistance is part of the large-scale program of the IT coalition, which allows the Armed Forces of Ukraine to use modern digital technologies, explained Rustem Umyerov.

28/11 South Korea refused to sell weapons to Ukraine - SBS

Defense Minister Rustem Umyerov visited the country the other day with a wish list, among which were anti-aircraft missiles and artillery installations.

27/11 After the first casualties of Kim Jong-un's troops recruited by Putin, Ukraine will receive military support from South Korea

President Yoon Suk Yeol received kyiv's Defense Minister in Seoul. They agreed to maintain the exchange of information to analyze the North Korean deployment and the shipment of weapons and technology

23/11 Lithuania will send €10 million to Ukraine's long-range weapons

The Lithuanian side is already working on finalizing the bureaucratic procedures regarding financing, Rustem Umyerov noted.

15/11 Norway will finance the production of Ukrainian weapons

This will make it possible to manufacture and supply the necessary weapons for the Defense Forces faster, Rustem Umyerov noted.

02/10 Umerov announced Ukraine's "big missile program": details

The development of domestic drones and long-range weapons, including ballistic missiles, is now a priority for Ukraine - read more ᐅ news 1+1 (TSN.ua)

23/09 Mobilization indicators tripled - Ministry of Defense

The next step will be the reform of the TCC. Currently, the department is already working on it, assured Rustem Umyerov.

21/09 Umerov told how many drones Ukraine can produce per year

Ukraine will continue to increase the production of drones.

20/09 Umerov and Budanova* may be dismissed, media write

The head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov and the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate Kirill Budanov* may be dismissed, reports the Ukrainian publication "Strana.ua" with reference to... RIA Novosti, 09.20.2024

20/09 Ukraine received €40 million from Denmark for the production of self-propelled guns

The example of Denmark is a signal to all partners about the importance of investing in the Ukrainian defense industry, Rustem Umyerov noted.

20/09 Mass "purges" in the Ministry of Defense: Umyerov fired two of Budanov's deputies - UP sources

Ukrainian truth, with reference to unnamed officials of the Ministry of Defense, reported on the planned mass purges in the department. Who was fired by Umerov, read ᐅ news 1+1

06/09 The United Kingdom will provide a military aid package to Ukraine valued at more than 210 million dollars

The British Minister of Defense, John Healey, pointed out that this new weaponry will serve to defend Ukrainian territory from the “brutal attacks of Vladimir Putin.”

15/08 Ukraine will create a single control center for all UAVs on the battlefield - MOU

During the second day of the visit to Ukraine, the Minister of Defense of Lithuania, Rustem Umyerov and Laurinas Kaschyunas jointly visited the training ground for testing innovative military developments.

17/07 The Armed Forces are testing the integration of drones into the general system of the troops

Rustem Umyerov identified the acquisition of a technological advantage as a priority task, so this work is gaining momentum and scaling.

26/06 Ukraine celebrates the Day of the Crimean Tatar flag

Rustem Umyerov, who himself is of Crimean Tatar origin, emphasized that this symbol unites all Crimean Tatars, no matter where they are, reminding of centuries-old history, culture and traditions.

29/05 Russia's new battlefront: "The objective is not to conquer ground, it is to decimate Ukrainian soldiers"

Moscow is preparing to send up to 300,000 Russian troops to the northern border with Ukraine, very close to where the war began in February 2022, according to Kiev Defense. The scale of the operation surprises military analysts, who only see one objective in it.

28/05 Russia prepares to send up to 300,000 troops to Ukraine's northern border

In an interview with Reuters, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that the Kremlin is preparing to deploy thousands of fighters to the border between the two countries.

20/05 Umerov spoke about the 22nd Rammstein

Rustem Umyerov emphasized that our priority is heavy weapons, in particular tanks, armored personnel carriers, howitzers, as well as strengthening air defense.

15/04 Russian missile attack kills several people in Donetsk region

EU warns against Russian influence on European elections. Russia claims to have hit a German Iris-T system. More information in the news blog.

19/03 Ramstein-20: the Ministry of Defense named its priorities

The Ukrainian delegation at the meeting of the contact group in Germany is headed by the Minister of Defense Rustem Umyerov.

06/03 11 countries have already joined the IT coalition - the Ministry of Defense

The head of the department, Rustem Umyerov, invited all partners of Ukraine to join this coalition.

26/02 The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces made a number of decisions

Syrsky, together with the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umyerov, visited the advanced command posts of military units and units in the area of ​​hostilities.

25/02 Ukraine Defence Minister Despairs: Half of Western Military Aid Delivered Late

Half of promised Western military aid to Kyiv is failing to be delivered on time, Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov despaired on Sunday.

25/02 Ukraine says half of Western arms delivered late

Half of Western military aid to Kyiv is delivered later than promised, delays that hobble Kyiv's ability to defend itself against Russian attacks and cost Ukrainian lives, the country's Defence Minister Rustem Umerov said on Sunday. 

14/02 Wild footage as Ukraine sinks Russia ship

Ukraine said on Wednesday it had destroyed another Russian warship in the Black Sea, a key battleground of the nearly two-year war where Kyiv’s campaign has been building momentum.

14/02 Ukraine’s army chief warns of ‘extremely difficult’ front line

Ukraine's new army chief said Wednesday the situation on the front line was "extremely difficult" as delays to much-needed US military aid cast a shadow over how long Kyiv's troops can hold out.  

10/02 First Deputy Umerov was dismissed from the Ministry of Defense

Oleksandr Pavlyuk faces new tasks and challenges, Rustem Umyerov noted.

08/02 Umerov announced the decision to change the leadership of the Armed Forces

Rustem Umyerov sincerely thanked Valery Zaluzhny for all the achievements and victories in the war with the Russian aggressors.

23/01 Ramstein-18: Umerov said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are needed for a breakthrough

In 2024, defense technologies will have a central role in the agenda of the Ministry of Defense, assured Rustem Umyerov.

22/01 Umerov: Belgium plans to provide Ukraine with EUR 611 million in military aid

Rustem Umyerov spoke about the results of the telephone conversation with the Minister of Defense of Belgium Lyudivin Dedonder.

16/01 Ukrainians were insulted in the European Parliament

Europe must help Kyiv send Ukrainian refugees to the front, said Estonian Member of the European Parliament Jaak Madison, speaking at the plenary session. RIA Novosti, 01/16/2024

14/01 Umerov suggested creating an international group on the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine

Peace formula: Umerov proposed to create an international working group on the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine. Details ᐅread news 1+1 (TSN.ua)

09/01 Zaluzhny visited the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kup Yansk region

Defense Minister Rustem Umyerov and Chief of the General Staff Serhiy Shaptala arrived with him.

09/01 The head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine made a statement about corruption in the Armed Forces of Ukraine

An internal audit of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine revealed violations of more than ten billion hryvnias committed in a short period of time, the head of the Ministry of Defense wrote... RIA Novosti, 01/09/2024

05/01 As losses mount, Ukrainians fiercely debate future of draft

After an initial outpouring of patriotism in the months after Russia's invasion began, the realities of the battlefield -- and mobilisation -- have largely set in among Ukraine's population.

04/01 New targets in sight: Russia is said to have changed its strategy for air attacks

According to British military intelligence, Russia has new targets in its sights. Ukraine is therefore asking for rapid air defense support.

25/12 Our Victory will be a joint result, not a miracle from a Hollywood movie: Umerov congratulated Ukrainians on Christmas

Defense Minister Rustem Umyerov thanked everyone who is approaching the Victory Day of Ukraine ᐅnews 1+1 (TSN.ua).

25/12 The new Ukrainian mobilization law is coming, half a million people can be called up

In a few days, the draft law amending the rules of mobilization will be submitted to the Ukrainian parliament. Kyiv plans to call up another 450,000 to 500,000 people.

24/12 The problem of mobilization, "summons" abroad and whether there will be help from the USA: the main points of the interview of Defense Minister Umerov

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umyerov spoke about the main problem of mobilization in Ukraine in a long interview. Read the main points of the conversation with Umerov in ᐅ news 1+1

23/12 The MoD plans to invite Ukrainians to the TCC in a new way

Men who are abroad will also receive notifications, Rustem Umyerov noted.

21/12 Kiev is preparing to recruit Ukrainians living in Germany

Ukraine, which has been fighting against Russia for nearly two years, plans to enlist its citizens in Germany into army service in the new year. Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov stated that those who do not comply with the call will be punished.

21/12 Up to 500,000 new recruits: Ukrainians in Germany are also to be drafted

Ukrainian President Zelensky is planning to recruit up to 500,000 new recruits for the further course of the war. For this purpose, Ukrainians capable of military service should also be recruited in Germany.

09/12 The Minister of Defense made a statement about receiving F-16 fighters

Defense Minister Rustem Umyerov. made a statement about receiving F-16 fighters - read news 1+1 (TSN.ua).

04/12 Zelensky was seized with panic. The President of Ukraine was afraid of his own army

In Kyiv they are afraid of a coup. Judging by local and Western media, those around the head of state believe that Zaluzhny could lead the conspirators. About the beginning of the end... RIA Novosti, 04.12.2023

02/12 "The defeat of the Russian Federation on the field is only the first step": Umyerov named three important tasks for Ukraine

Defense Minister Rustem Umyerov discussed the tenth point of the Peace Formula of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi on ending the war together with dozens of foreign ambassadors - read more ᐅ news 1+1 (TSN.ua)

24/11 Zelensky instructed to prepare a mobilization plan

The head of state instructed Valery Zaluzhny, Rustem Umyerov and Denys Shmyhal to prepare a comprehensive plan regarding this issue.

21/11 Umerov spoke about a possible change of commanders of the Armed Forces

Everything possible is being done to increase the efficiency of the Ukrainian army, assured Rustem Umyerov.

21/11 The Minister of Defense of Germany arrived in Kyiv

Boris Pistorius has scheduled talks with the head of the Ministry of Defense Rustem Umerov, as well as with President Volodymyr Zelensky.

20/11 They discussed Ukraine's counteroffensive: Zaluzhny and Umerov met with the head of the Pentagon (photo)

Joint plans in the short, medium and long term were also discussed at the meeting ᐅnovyny 1+1 (TSN.ua).

13/11 The Ministry of Defense may dismiss three commanders - mass media

The head of the Ministry of Defense, Rustem Umyerov, is preparing a motion to dismiss three commanders of the Armed Forces.

09/11 Army reform: contract service and military training instead of conscription

Defense Minister Rustem Umyerov approved the Concept of military personnel policy for the next five years. It involves radical changes.

05/10 Russian strike kills 51 gathered for wake in east Ukraine

A Russian strike on Thursday killed at least 51 people gathered for a wake in an eastern Ukrainian village in what a UN official called a "horrifying" attack. 

28/09 Russia unveils huge spending hike to battle ‘hybrid war’

Russia said Thursday that it plans to raise defence spending by almost 70 percent next year, funnelling massive resources into its Ukraine offensive to fight what it calls a "hybrid war" unleashed by the West.

19/09 M1 Abrams tanks to enter Ukraine ‘soon’: US defence chief

Ukraine will soon receive M1 Abrams tanks from the United States as Kyiv's forces steadily advance in their counter-offensive against Moscow's troops, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday.

09/09 Ukraine steps up pressure on its allies for action against Russia

Ukraine stepped up the pressure on its Western allies Saturday, deploring the lack of progress on setting up an international tribunal to try Russia's leaders and on the transfer of frozen Russian assets.

06/09 Ukraine parliament approves Umerov as new defence minister

Ukraine's newly appointed Defence Minister Rustem Umerov vowed on Wednesday to recapture all territory under Russian military control, in his first comments in the new role.

05/09 Monday, September 4. Russia’s War On Ukraine: News And Information From Ukraine

Dispatches from Ukraine. Day 558.

05/09 Who is Ukraine’s designated defense minister, Rustem Umerov?

After corruption allegations in the defense ministry, Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy is bringing in a new leader. The designated defense minister, Rustem Umerov, has strong links to Crimea — and to Turkey.