Umerov

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Davyd Aloyan as deputy secretary of the National Security and Defense Council under Rustem Umerov, despite questions about his family’s cooperation with Russia. His father, mother, sister, and uncle are listed in the “Myrotvorets” database, investigative journalist Volodymyr Bondarenko reminds, according to Informator.ua. “Appoint Davyd Manvelovych Aloyan deputy secretary of the National Security and Defense Council […]

While the SBU pins business ties with Russia on NABU detective Ruslan Magamedrasulov, we investigated the business past of the current NSDC secretary, former defense minister Rustem Umerov, and… found Russians there. In 2018, according to Uzbek, Azerbaijani, and Russian media, companies connected to Umerov and his partner Lenur Mambetov joined the Uzbek investment project “Three Cities.” Among other investors […]

Former Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has been appointed Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council. The presidential decree, No. 496/2025, was issued on July 18 2025 and published on the official website of the Office of the President. “To appoint Rustem Umerov as Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine,” the decree reads. Rustem Umerov previously […]

Not Just Umerov: Stefanishyna Also Considered for U.S. Ambassador Post. The Office of the President of Ukraine is considering not only current Defense Minister Rustem Umerov but also Justice Minister Olha Stefanishyna as a potential candidate for the post of ambassador to the United States, according to sources within President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s team. A high-ranking source told Ukrainska Pravda: “It […]

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced upcoming decisions regarding changes in state institutions, including steps to improve relations with the United States and reform the management of Ukraine’s defense sector. On July 12, Zelenskyy said he held a working meeting with Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, during which he gave specific instructions related to the defense sector. “All available volumes of priority […]

Doing so shows no self‑respect: Chalyi on announcing Umerov’s candidacy for U.S. ambassador before official approval is received“Doing so shows no self-respect”: Valeriy Chalyi on Announcing Umerov’s Candidacy as U.S. Ambassador Before Official Approval. It’s unclear how the Americans will react to the announcement of Rustem Umerov’s candidacy for the post of Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States before receiving […]