Rustem Umerov
@rustem_umerov
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine
Today, the President of Ukraine signed a decree appointing me as Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine. We discussed with the Head of State the clear tasks and priorities ahead: 1. Coordination and control of the security and defense sector. Our goal…
Defense support for Ukraine under the “Danish model” will scale up to €1.3 billion already in 2025. A portion of this funding will come from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets. This is an investment in our victory — in weapons produced in Ukraine, and in the security of all…
The 28th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group ("Ramstein" format) has once again confirmed: our partners remain reliable and resolute in supporting Ukraine. We have achieved significant results — in 2025, security assistance will surpass the levels of all previous years…
The UK is investing a record £350 million to deliver 100,000 drones for Ukraine in 2025. I am grateful to the British government, people, and Secretary @JohnHealey_MP for this important decision. Ukraine deeply values the UK’s leadership in supporting our fight for freedom.
I briefed the President of Ukraine @ZelenskyyUa on today’s meeting with the Russian side in Istanbul. Upon returning to Kyiv, I will also present the Russian proposals — which they shared only today, directly during the negotiations. The Ukrainian side acted clearly and…
В розвиток зустрічі в Туреччині 16-го травня світ очікував, що російська сторона сформулює і направить Україні та партнерам "меморандум" з їхнім баченням кроків до припинення вогню. На жаль, російська сторона намагалась затягнути цей процес. Але тиск спрацював. Після жорстких…
Following up on the meeting in Turkiye on May 16, the world expected the Russian side to formulate and deliver to Ukraine and its partners a “memorandum” outlining their vision for steps toward a ceasefire. Unfortunately, the Russian side attempted to delay this process. But…
Trilateral negotiations between the delegations of Ukraine, Turkey, and the United States took place in Istanbul. As part of the Ukrainian delegation, together with Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak and Minister for Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha, we held a…
In Istanbul, together with Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine @AndriyYermak and Ukraine’s Minister for Foreign Affairs @andrii_sybiha, we held a meeting with the U.S. President’s Special Representative @generalkellogg, UK Prime Minister’s National Security Adviser…
I’m grateful to the Danish people and government, particularly to my counterpart @troelslundp, for a new Danish donation of artillery ammunition to Ukraine via Estonia worth approximately DKK 317 million. Artillery ammunition is of the key needs for the Ukrainian army. Together,…
Our delegation including @AndriyYermak and @rustem_umerov had a day of active diplomatic work in London. We had three important meetings: a bilateral meeting between Ukrainian and British foreign and defense ministers @DavidLammy @JohnHealey_MP, a multilateral meeting with…
Working in London today. Together with Head of the Presidential Office @AndriyYermak and Foreign Minister @andrii_sybiha, we will meet with American and European allies. We will discuss ways to achieve a complete and unconditional ceasefire. From the meeting in Jeddah to…
Arrived in London together with @AndriyYermak and @rustem_umerov for a day of meetings with our partners as we work to achieve a fair and lasting peace for Ukraine and all of Europe. Our first meeting in London is between ministers of foreign affairs and defence together with…
Збільшуємо фінансову підтримку майбутніх офіцерів. Кабмін ухвалив постанову Міноборони про підвищення грошового забезпечення курсантам вищих військових навчальних закладів, військових навчальних підрозділів вишів та закладів фахової передвищої військової освіти. Ця постанова…
Lithuania strengthens Ukraine’s long-range capabilities. @Lithuanian_MoD has allocated 10 million euros for the production of advanced Ukrainian long-range weaponry. The funding is the result of the first tranche under the Memorandum of Understanding signed in December 2024.…
Sumy. A terrorist strike by russia against a peaceful Ukrainian city. This morning, russia launched a ballistic missile attack on the center of Sumy. Civilians were killed and injured. My sincere condolences to the families of those who became victims of this strike. It…
Held an important meeting with Belgian Minister of Defense Theo Francken. I was glad to meet here — in the heart of European politics and security. I thanked my colleague for Belgium’s unwavering support for Ukraine — both political and military. The recent visit of the Belgian…
In Brussels, I met with Danish Minister of Defense Troels @troelslundp — a true friend of Ukraine. I thank Mr. Troels for the recently announced military aid package worth over USD 970 million. This is already the 25th package from Denmark since the start of russia’s full-scale…
I was glad to meet with Tore O. Sandvik, Norway's Minister of Defense. I thanked my colleague for the government’s initiative and the support of the Norwegian people — in particular, for the decision to allocate an additional €5 billion in security assistance to Ukraine for…
We are creating a new coalition in support of Ukraine — the Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Coalition. Today, during the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, together with my colleague, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, we officially announced the launch of the new…
