Corruption Scandal Prompts Major Resignations in Government of Ukraine
The justice and energy ministers of Ukraine resigned on Wednesday, the latest officials to be toppled by a fast-growing corruption scandal involving the energy industry.
Rustem Umerov
Ukraine Pushes for Joint Weapons Production After U.S. Halts Arms Shipments
Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday they hope to begin joint weapons production with allied nations, compensating for what they saw as a dangerous reduction in American arms shipments.
U.S.-Ukraine-Russia Talks Begin in Saudi Arabia
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on Monday that negotiations with U.S. representatives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia were “productive and focused” and covered “key points including energy.”
Claim Ukraine’s Counter-Invasion of Russia ‘Encircled’ Is Propaganda, Says Defence Minister Umerov
The counter-invasion of Russia is “active defence” and the misinterpretation of a retreat is Russian propaganda, Kyiv says.
U.S.-Ukraine Path to Peace Talks Begin in Saudi Arabia
Talks to determine whether Ukraine is ready to engage with President Trump’s peace process started on Tuesday morning.
Ukraine Defence Minister Despairs: Half of Western Military Aid Delivered Late
Half of promised Western military aid to Kyiv is failing to be delivered on time, Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov despaired on Sunday as he issued a call for benefactors to make haste to save his country from potential ruin.
