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Rustem Umerov

Rustem Umerov

Defense Minister of Ukraine and lead peace negotiator

Appears in 3 stories

Notable Quotes

In a joint statement after Florida meetings, Umerov said Ukraine’s priority is a settlement that "protects its independence and sovereignty" and ensures its democratic future. ([japantimes.co.jp](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/06/world/us-officials-ukraine-talks/?utm_source=openai))

At the Kyiv Coalition meeting, Umerov said 'politically almost everything is ready' and stressed the importance of working through 'every detail, how the guarantees will work in the air, on land, and at sea.' ([ukrinform.net](https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/4076464-peace-plan-agreed-upon-for-90-work-continues-on-details-umerov.html))

"The negotiations continue in the same formats as on Wednesday and include trilateral consultations, working groups, and further coordination of positions."

Stories

Putin proposes Victory Day truce as Russian strikes hit Ukrainian power grid

Force in Play

Miami talks with US envoys produced Trump ceasefire announcement and Abu Dhabi exchange of 314 prisoners

The Trump-brokered three-day ceasefire expired at midnight on May 12, and Russia launched 216 attack drones at Ukraine within hours. Ukrainian air defenses neutralized 192 of them. At least one person was killed in Dnipropetrovsk, and debris set fire to a 16-storey residential building in Kyiv's Obolon district.

Updated 4 days ago

Trump’s envoys push Miami track for Ukraine peace as war rages on

Force in Play

Chief Ukrainian negotiator coordinating with U.S., Russia, and European partners on peace framework

By late December 2025, the controversial 28-point plan was replaced by a revised 20-point framework. Zelenskyy said it was '90 percent agreed' with Washington, with '100 percent' consensus on U.S.–Ukraine security guarantees.

Updated 6 days ago

Russia escalates strikes on eve of peace talks

Force in Play

Leading Ukraine's delegation in trilateral peace talks

Russia continues massive winter strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure and civilians amid advancing trilateral peace talks. A week after the February 4-5 Abu Dhabi round yielded a 314-POW exchange and US-Russia military dialogue, Russia launched major attacks including 408 drones/39 missiles on February 6-7 targeting energy substations and the February 13 assault with 219 drones/24 missiles killing one in Odesa. Zelenskyy accused Russia of bad faith while confirming a third round of talks for next week.

Updated Feb 13