I sincerely congratulate all Muslims on Eid al-Adha!
This holiday is about faith, respect for one another, support for loved ones, and the strength of unity. On days like these, it is especially important to remember kindness, mutual support, and the value of human trust.
Rustem Umerov
1,783 posts
Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine
- We are recording a new wave of scam messages being sent in my name to international partners. This time, the targets include, in particular, the Baltic states. Unidentified individuals are using my name in scam messages and other suspicious communications, attempting to initiate
- Rustem Umerov repostedDuring my meeting with the President of Lithuania, @GitanasNauseda, we focused primarily on our defense cooperation and agreed to work together within the Drone Deal format: our countries now have such bilateral agreement. The agreement is intended to strengthen both our
00:00 - Rustem Umerov repostedWe continue our nearly daily communication with representatives of the United States. Today, Rustem Umerov briefed me on the outcomes of his meetings with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Importantly, America remains engaged in diplomacy and, in particular, has acted as a
- In the United States, I held a meeting with the U.S. President’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The main focus was on humanitarian issues, particularly the return of our prisoners held by Russia. This remains one of Ukraine’s key priorities. We also discussed
- Rustem Umerov repostedMinister of Foreign Affairs @HakanFidan met with Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, in Ankara.
- Rustem Umerov repostedThe first visit to Azerbaijan and our seventh meeting in more than four years. Our relations are at a very high level, and what matters is that they are built on respect. I thank President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev @presidentaz for this visit, for our conversation, and most
00:00 - Rustem Umerov repostedA very productive meeting with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. We appreciate our constructive cooperation. There is a strategic security arrangement that we are actively developing across three key areas. The first is the export of Ukrainian
00:00 - I held a meeting with India’s Minister of External Affairs, @DrSJaishankar We discussed the current situation on the front line, the progress of negotiations, and the prospects for achieving a just, lasting, and sustainable peace for Ukraine. We also focused on the developmentGlad to meet @rustem_umerov, Secretary of the National Security & Defence Council of Ukraine today. Discussed our bilateral cooperation and exchanged views on the Ukraine conflict.
- In Delhi, I held a meeting with India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval. We discussed the development of bilateral relations and the assessment of the security situation. The Indian side reaffirmed its consistent position on the need for a peaceful settlement based onSecretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Mr. Rustem Umerov met NSA on 17 April 2026. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. NSA reiterated India’s principled position and focus on peaceful
- Today in Rome, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr @ZelenskyyUa held a meeting with the Minister of Defence of the Italian Republic, @GuidoCrosetto, during which the Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov, and Minister Crosetto reaffirmed
- In Ankara, I held a series of important meetings with the leadership of Türkiye. I had discussions with Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan, Head of the National Intelligence Organization İbrahim Kalın, and Chief Advisor to PresidentMinister of Foreign Affairs @HakanFidan met with Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, in Ankara.
- Rustem Umerov repostedI met with the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani @TamimBinHamad, in Doha. The Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, was also present at the meeting. We discussed issues that could further strengthen the protection of life in both
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