Contents tagged with Umerov

  • Ukraine's Defense Ministry under scrutiny: corruption risks, mismanagement and diplomatic shortcomings under Rustem Umerov

    Rustem Umerov, Ukraine's Minister of Defense, has shown insufficient progress in critical areas like procurement, international cooperation, and restructuring military operations since assuming office more than a year ago, reports the Ukrainian newspaper Zerkalo Nedeli.

    According to journalists, Ukraine continues to confront inflated costs for military equipment due to corrupt schemes involving intermediary entities like Spetstechnoexport, which the Defense Ministry vowed to dismantle.

    "Yet, …

  • Ukrainian Defense Minister summoned to Parliament over procurement scandal involving faulty mines

    Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has been summoned to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine amid a scandal involving defense procurement, specifically related to substandard mines for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. A total of 153 members of parliament voted in favor of the motion, according to Yaroslav Zheleznyak, a Ukrainian MP from the "Holos" party, on Telegram.

    "This is a procedural decision! Umerov must come to Parliament and report. What's going on with the mines? What's happening with the …

  • South Korea denies Ukraine's arms request amid legal and geopolitical concerns

    A Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov recently arrived in South Korea seeking to negotiate an arms deal, only to be turned down, reports the news outlet news comes SBS.

    Reports indicate that Ukraine intended to purchase the weaponry, not to seek them as free aid. Kyiv's requests included Cheongung anti-aircraft missile systems, other air defense systems, tanks, artillery units, and ammunition. Umerov met with President Yoon Suk-yeol and Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun. …

  • Sweden to invest in mass production of Ukrainian long-range missiles and drones following Danish model

    Sweden has announced plans to finance the production of Ukrainian long-range drones, inspired by a "Danish model," according to Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. During a working visit to Sweden, Umerov revealed that this agreement was solidified with his counterpart and friend, Swedish Defense Minister Paul Jonson. "This is another step towards strengthening Ukraine's defense capability and showcases the trust our partners have in our military-industrial potential," Umerov stated. …

  • Ukraine doubles local ammunition production amid intensified war efforts

    Ukraine's Defense Minister, Rustem Umerov, in a revealing interview with Forbes, disclosed a significant rise in local ammunition production over the past year. Umerov noted that the share of domestically produced munitions grew astonishingly from 18% in 2023 to 41% in 2024.

    This surge, funded by over 4 billion euros, has been critical in repelling Russian advances in the Kharkiv region, especially during times when U.S. support faced delays. Each second shell on the frontline now comes from …

  • Ukraine launches unified command center for UAVs and ground robots

    In a move to boost the effectiveness of Ukraine's Defense Forces, the nation is set to establish a unified command center for drones of various types and ground-based robotic platforms, announced Defense Minister Rustem Umerov during a meeting with Lithuania's Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas.

    According to Umerov, drone systems have already started to transform the battlefield landscape. Currently, efforts are underway to integrate UAVs and ground robots into a centralized command hub that …

  • Ukrainian Defence Minister calls on US to allow strikes deep into Russian territory

    Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerovsaid that if Ukraine were allowed to strike military targets deep in Russian territory using American weapons, it would help protect civilian infrastructure and Ukrainian citizens, Interfax-Ukraine reports.

    "They hit hospitals and civilian facilities. We want to protect our people. We aim to strike military targets. Therefore, we seek functional solutions to protect our cities. They attack our critical national infrastructure and kill people," he said. …

  • Umerov: Ukraine is ramping up drone production

    The Ukrainian Defense Ministry is focused on providing the Armed Forces of Ukraine with a maximum number of drones, therefore the manufacturers are working "at a tremendous pace," said Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov in an interview with Suspilne.

    "According to the needs, we are now starting to purchase, produce, and work with partners to also receive international technical assistance. We can fulfill the quantity that volunteers and leadership announce," the minister said.

    He emphasized …

  • Ukrainian Defense Minister: Russia has lost 4,000 soldiers in Avdiivka offensive

    The assaults on the Ukrainian town of Avdiivka have come at a great cost to Russia in terms of casualties. In the past few weeks, the Russian Armed Forces have lost around 4,000 soldiers in this area, said Ukrainian Defense Minister, Rustem Umerov, in a telephone conversation with his American counterpart, Lloyd Austin, reports Umerov’s press service.

    "The enemy's losses in the Avdiivka area at this moment are approximately 4,000 soldiers," the Minister stated. During the conversation, the …