Ukraine, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov

Ukraine anti-graft agency investigates defence minister amid procurement dispute
Ukrainian investigators have opened a criminal case involving Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, a move likely to deepen a standoff in his ministry over arms procurement that could strain Kyiv's ties with important Western allies.
Ukraine’s defense minister is being investigated for abuse of power — and could face up to six years in prison
A spat between Ukraine’s defense minister and the country’s weapons procurement agency has escalated into a PR crisis. Now, Western officials and anti-corruption groups fear it could weaken U.S. support for Kyiv and jeopardize weapons deliveries,
Ukraine's defense minister in firing line over procurement agency controversy
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov opposed the reappointment of the head of the Armaments Procurement Agency. The controversial decision led to calls for the minister to be fired.
Top Ukrainian defence official sacked amid infighting over procurement
Ukraine's government on Tuesday sacked a deputy defence minister in charge of weapons purchases amid infighting over procurement that is complicating Kyiv's attempt to reassure key Western partners at a critical moment in the war with Russia.
Ukraine's Defence Minister Umerov investigated for alleged abuse of power, reports claim
Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau is investigating Defence Minister Rustem Umerov for alleged abuse of power after he overruled a board decision on procurement. View on euronews

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Ukraine's Ministry of Defence appoints new temporary head of Defence Procurement Agency
The contract between Maryna Bezrukova and the Defence Procurement Agency expires on 31 January and will not be extended.
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Ukraine's defence minister arrives in Netherlands to visit F-16 training centre
Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umierov arrived in the Netherlands for a meeting with his counterpart Ruben Brekelmans on ...
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Ukraine’s MoD dismisses Bezrukova as director of Defense Procurement Agency
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announced that on Friday, January 31, it dismissed Marina Bezrukova from her position as ...
Western officials warn Ukraine over weapons procurement dispute
Western officials are warning that a growing dispute between Ukraine’s defense minister and the head of its procurement ...
Ukraine War Maps Show Russia on Verge of Capturing Major Target
Moscow's forces have captured Velyka Novosilka in the Donetsk region and about to gain Toretsk, according to reports.
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Ukraine’s deputy defense minister discusses joint projects in defense industry with German embassy leadership
During a meeting with Tim Prange and Max Rasch, the outgoing and newly appointed chargés d'affaires of the German Embassy in ...
Ukraine says it's working on its own air defense systems, responding to new Russian missile
Ukraine is working on a homegrown air defense system to rival the US-made Patriot system, according to the commander in chief ...
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Ukraine's Defence Ministry purchases first trucks for Armed Forces under state guarantees
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence provided combat brigades with all-wheel-drive trucks manufactured by a Ukrainian company for ...