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As Ukraine continues to navigate through challenging times, Defence Minister Rustem Umerov has been at the forefront of significant military and strategic developments in 2024. Umerov has been instrumental in advancing Ukraine's defense capabilities through key partnerships and innovative military operations.

Throughout the year, Umerov's initiatives have included the introduction of the Army+ application for online military training, strengthening Ukraine's position in NATO, and enhancing the national defense industry. Noteworthy is his push for the production of long-range weapons and drones, showcasing an ambitious plan to augment Ukraine’s military responses.

His diplomatic efforts are highlighted by meetings with global defense leaders from the US, Germany, France, and the UK, aimed at securing more robust military support and accelerating the supply of critical weaponry to Ukraine. One of Umerov's significant diplomatic achievements includes discussions on setting up air defense shields and promoting Ukraine’s interests in high-level NATO meetings.

The Defense Ministry under Umerov's leadership has also seen internal reforms aimed at increasing the effectiveness and precision of military operations. His approach involves heavy reliance on technological advancements and data-driven strategies to ensure quick and efficient responses to emerging threats.

Umerov's tenure in 2024 has been marked by a blend of tactical innovation and strategic alliances, strengthening Ukraine's defense posture amidst ongoing conflicts and geopolitical tensions.
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Defence Minister Umierov Ministry of Defence of Ukraine is run by group of people connected by common business - media The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, headed by Rustem Umierov, is run by a group of people united by a common business. 9 119 62 Previously in trend: Defense

Yermak and Syrskyi intrigue against Fedorov "Fedorov was suspended because of intrigues of Yermak and Syrskyi, and development of drones stopped," - "servant of people" Bezuhla The shortage of drones at the front is linked to the removal of Mykhailo Fedorov, the head of the Ministry of Digital Transformation, from this area. This was due to intrigues against him by the head of the Presidential Office, Andrii Yermak, and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi. 29 205 102

Umierov meets with Prime Minister of Estonia Umierov offers Estonia to train and equip Ukrainian brigade. PHOTOS Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umierov met with Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Mihal to discuss further support for Ukraine, including military assistance, training of brigades and strengthening of cyber security. 1 823 24 Previously in trend: Support for Ukraine

Bezuhla accused Umerov and number of MPs of schemes "Mutual responsibility": number of MPs help Umerov to "cover up" schemes in Defence Ministry - Bezuhla Zavitnevych, chairman of the Verkhovna Rada's National Security Committee, helps the Minister of Defence to "cover up" schemes in the ministry. 29 760 51

In 2025, the AFU will receive more than 30 thousand DeepStrike drones In 2025, more than 30 thousand DeepStrike attack drones will be supplied to AFU – Umierov In 2025, more than 30,000 long-range strike drones, the so-called DeepStrike, will be delivered to Ukrainian defenders. Some of these UAVs were financed by international partners by investing in the Ukrainian defense industry. 2 861 26

Rustem Umerov Defence Ministry’s decision to transfer 23 billion to SBGS is outright sabotage and rollback of legal procurement reform - Kaleniuk By deciding to transfer UAH 23 billion to the State Border Guard Service for the contracting of ammunition, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine "signed its own complete failure". 8 471 40

journals Instead of 12 paper journals, military will now fill in one electronic – Umierov From now on, instead of 12 paper journals and personnel records, the military will fill in only one electronic journal. 1 694 12

"Palianytsia" has entered mass production: Umerov's statement "Palianytsia" missile has already entered mass production - Umerov Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that the Palianytsia missile has already entered mass production. 11 756 54 Previously in trend: Defense

medical examination You no longer need to apply to TCR, you can undergo medical examination in convenient place – Umierov on reform of MMC The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, together with the Ministry of Health, has launched a reform of military medical commissions (MMCs), which allows people to undergo a medical examination in any civilian healthcare facility of their choice. 8 964 37

17-year-old Ukrainians will be automatically registered for military service No queues and no TCR: Ukrainians will automatically be registered for military service upon reaching 17 years of age – Ministry of Defense Today, on December 3, the Verkhovna Rada supported in the first reading a bill that will automatically register Ukrainian citizens for military service upon reaching the age of 17. This will be done through the Reserve+ app. 3 921 7 Previously in trend: mobilization

Umerov summoned to Rada after scandal with defective mines Defective mines: MPs summoned Umerov to Rada The Verkhovna Rada summoned Rustem Umerov after the scandal with the supply of defective mines to the Armed Forces. 4 735 23 Previously in trend: War

Rustem Umierov: Umierov held a weekly conversation with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin Umierov and Austin discussed current situation at front and preparations for next "Ramstein" On Monday, December 2, Defense Minister Rustem Umierov discussed with Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin preparations for the next meeting in the Ramstein format. 549 7

Andrius Kubilius and Rustem Umierov European Commissioner for Defense Kubilius has first conversation with Umierov European Commissioner for Defense, representative of Lithuania Andrius Kubilius had his first conversation with Defense Minister Rustem Umierov. 545 9

Umierov meets with South Korean President Yun Seok-yeol Umierov met with South Korean President Yun Seok-yeol: They discussed cooperation between Russia and DPRK During his visit to Seoul, Defense Minister Rustem Umierov met with South Korean President Yun Seok-yol. 1 512 9 Previously in trend: War

Bezuhla "Mr. President, is everything okay? Risk of statehood collapse is growing" - "servant of people" Bezuhla People's Deputy from the Servant of the People party Mariana Bezuhla has announced the "risk of collapse of statehood" due to "lies and corruption at all levels." 23 618 137 Previously in trend: War

Rustem Umierov Draft resolution on dismissal of Umierov registered in Rada The Verkhovna Rada registered a draft resolution to dismiss Rustem Umierov from the post of Minister of Defence of Ukraine. 19 315 116

Minister of Defense Rustem Umierov Umierov plans visit to South Korea for arms talks - South China Morning Post Defense Minister Rustem Umierov plans to visit South Korea on November 27. There he will ask to transfer weapons to Ukraine. 791 22

Коаліція дронів для України: 1,8 мільярда євро Ukraine’s drone coalition will receive 1.8 billion euros, - Umierov The Drone Coalition, which unites 17 partner countries, has announced the allocation of 1.8 billion euros to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 1 049 16

Умєров та Науседа Umierov discusses strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities with Nauseda Today, on November 23, 2024, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umierov met with President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda in Vilnius. 542 4

Умєров та Кащюнас Lithuania will finance production of Ukrainian long-range drones, - Umierov. PHOTO Lithuania will finance the production of Ukrainian long-range drones. The relevant memorandum was signed today in Vilnius by Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umierov and Lithuanian Defence Minister Laurinas Kasciunas. 766 11

Умєров Strengthening security, de-occupation and compensation: government approved implementation plan of Maritime Security Strategy of Ukraine The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a plan to implement the Maritime Security Strategy of Ukraine developed by the Ministry of Defense. It includes three key tasks. 937 12

Умєров: Швеція профінансує виробництво українських далекобійних дронів Sweden to finance production of Ukrainian long-range drones - Umierov Sweden will finance the production of Ukrainian long-range drones based on the Danish model. 1 153 15 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Зустріч альянсу Північна група-Україна New Nordic Group-Ukraine alliance has emerged, which will include countries of Scandinavia, Baltic States and Northern Europe - Umierov 12 countries are uniting to strengthen security and support Ukraine in the Northern Group-Ukraine alliance. 7 373 18

У Резерв+ з’явилася відстрочка від мобілізації для багатодітних батьків In Reserve+, deferral from mobilization for parents with many children is already available In the Reserve+ application, a service for online deferment from mobilization for parents with many children has been added. 1 998 16 Previously in trend: mobilization

Посадовців ЗСУ викрили на корупції у 27 млн грн UAH 27 million was overpaid for purchase of spare parts for combat aircraft: SSU exposes AFU officials. PHOTOS The SSU and NABU exposed two officials of the Logistics Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for corruption. 2 967 16

нептун Ukraine produced first 100 missiles this year - Umierov The production of Ukrainian missiles is increasing. This year, the first 100 missiles have already been manufactured. 6 826 52

DELTA у трійці найпопулярніших бойових систем Thanks to DELTA combat system, enemy equipment worth $15 billion was destroyed, - Umierov Thanks to the DELTA combat system, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have destroyed more than $15 billion worth of Russian equipment. 1 491 6 Previously in trend: War

Умєров анонсував нові пропозиції щодо реформування примусової мобілізації Ukraine plans to move away from "painful issues of busification," Defense Ministry has proposals, - Umierov The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has prepared proposals for consideration by the Cabinet of Ministers aimed at reforms. This should prevent the so-called "busification," when men are forcibly mobilized into the ranks of the Armed Forces. 8 078 42 Previously in trend: mobilization

Умєров Russia is building up its forces and creating new brigades. This is significant number, - Umierov The troops of the aggressor country Russia are increasing their numbers and creating new brigades. 5 002 20 Previously in trend: War

Умєров Ukraine is fighting for liberation of all its territories occupied by Russia, - Umierov Ukraine is fighting for the liberation of all its territories seized by Russia over the past decade. Any claims that Kyiv is ready to shift its priorities from liberation to security are false. 2 269 22 Previously in trend: War

Міністр оборони України Рустем Умєров і міністр оборони Норвегії Бйорн Арільд Грам Norway to finance production of Ukrainian weapons and equipment - Umierov Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umierov said that Norway would finance the production of Ukrainian weapons and equipment, and also spoke about a new format of cooperation - the "Norwegian model". 727 5 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Норвегія Defense Procurement Agency signs agreement with Norwegian Defense Materials Agency, - Umerov The Defense Procurement Agency of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has signed an agreement with the Norwegian Defense Materials Agency (NDMA), which, in particular, opens up new opportunities for the exchange of information on the arms market, joint research and development of innovative military technologies. 361 0

остін,умєров Austin and Umierov discussed provision of Ukrainian soldiers with everything they need by end of 2024 Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umierov had a conversation with the head of the US Pentagon, Lloyd Austin. 741 7 Previously in trend: War

Військові зможуть переходити між частинами Decision to transfer soldiers will be made within 72 hours, unreasonable refusals will be reviewed by MoD - Umierov on new mechanism of transfer between units Today, on November 12, the government supported an important step by approving a project that simplifies the submission of reports for military personnel to change their place of service through the Army+ application. 2 290 7

SAR-супутник Umerov on contract with ICEYE: our soldiers will have detailed photos of battlefield from SAR satellites The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has signed a strategically important contract with ICEYE, a leader in the field of SAR satellites. 2 797 13

Умєров More than 62 thousand AFU servicemen trained in EU countries, by end of year this figure will increase to 75 thousand, - Umierov Since October 2022, the European Union has trained 62,000 Ukrainian military personnel. This number is expected to increase to 75,000 by the end of the year. 705 9

Умєров про зіткнення ЗСУ із військами КНДР Umierov confirms first clashes between Ukrainian Armed Forces and DPRK troops Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umierov has confirmed the clashes between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the DPRK troops. 6 705 24 Previously in trend: War

Україна й Литва підписали меморандум щодо співпраці у сфері оборонної промисловості Joint production of UAVs, ammunition, components and EW systems: Ukraine and Lithuania sign memorandum of cooperation in defense industry Defense Minister of Ukraine Rustem Umierov, Minister of National Defense of Lithuania Laurynas Kasčiūnas and Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine Herman Smetanin signed a memorandum of cooperation in the defense industry, which provides, in particular, for the joint production of UAVs, ammunition, components and electronic warfare equipment. 524 1

Центру реінтеграції для звільнених з полону військовослужбовців First institution with status of reintegration center for servicemen released from captivity has appeared, - Umerov The first healthcare facility in the Ministry of Defense system has received the status of a reintegration center for servicemen released from captivity. 768 5

Остін, Умєров Umierov discusses with Austin Russia’s involvement of DPRK military in war against Ukraine Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umierov held a video call with his American counterpart Lloyd Austin. 695 7

Умєров TCR and law enforcement agencies will exchange data through electronic system, which will allow to quickly receive information about violators, - Umerov The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved important changes to strengthen military records and track violations of the law. 7 163 47

В Армія+ запустили онлайн-навчання з військової справи Online training on military matters was launched in "Army+" application. VIDEO The Army+ app has launched online military training. 1 237 18 Previously in trend: War

Сирський, Умєров та Єрмак на нараді у Зеленського Zelenskyy listened to Syrskyi’s report on Kursk operation: Thanks to it, we managed to release significant number of our people President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with Defence Minister Rustem Umierov, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Anatolii Barhylevych. 2 111 19

Міністр оборони України Рустем Умєров. In 2022, Ukraine conducted secret indirect negotiations with Russia in consultation with United States - Umerov At the beginning of the full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine, through its international partners, conducted secret indirect negotiations with Russia, which had several negotiation directions. 14 079 39 Previously in trend: War

Умєров More than every tenth citizen joins army voluntarily - Umerov Thanks to the new recruitment system of the Armed Forces, more than one in ten (12%) join the army voluntarily. 3 595 42

Умєров Ukraine may lift ban on exports of domestic weapons - Umierov Ukraine is considering attracting international investment in the defense industry and does not rule out resuming exports of domestic weapons. Some countries have already expressed a desire to buy Ukrainian missiles and other weapons. 2 610 31

Остін прокоментував зустріч Ради Україна-НАТО Austin after NATO-Ukraine Council meeting: We stand with Ukraine now and for long haul Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin called the meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council "productive" and assured of further support from the Alliance. 936 22

Умєров заявив, що противників вступу України в НАТО немає There are no opponents of Ukraine joining NATO - Umerov There were no opponents of joining NATO during the discussions regarding the invitation of Ukraine to the Alliance. 2 743 42