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President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Rustem Umerov as head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, with Umerov set to continue coordinating the Drone Deal and remaining involved in peace talks to end Russia's war. The move is part of Zelensky's July government reshuffle and follows Oleh Luhovyi's removal after serving as acting head since February.
President Zelensky said Ukraine’s negotiating team is en route to the United States to press for a meaningful revival of peace talks to end Russia’s full-scale war, after two rounds were delayed by the Middle East conflict. The delegation—led by Rustem Umerov and including Kirill Budanov, David Arakhamia, and Serhiy Kyslytsia—will meet U.S. officials to seek security guarantees and air-defense cooperation, as Kyiv emphasizes that the pause in negotiations must end and continues cooperation on drone defense amid broader regional tensions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has nominated Rustem Umerov, a Crimean Tatar with a background in the private sector and experience in high-stakes negotiations, as the new defense minister. Umerov's appointment follows the resignation of Oleksii Reznikov and comes amid a crackdown on corruption. Umerov has gained praise for his anti-corruption efforts in his previous role as the head of Ukraine's State Property Fund. However, some critics have raised concerns about his lack of military expertise. Umerov's nomination is seen as an important signal for Ukraine's fight against Russian occupation in Crimea. He faces the challenge of addressing corruption allegations within the Defense Ministry and leading a counteroffensive against Russian forces in Ukraine's southeast.