The Latest Breaking News from Rustem Umerov

Who Is Rustem Umerov? Zelenskyy's Crimea-Born Negotiator With Russia Now Ukraine's Foreign Spy Chief

Rustem Umerov, long at the centre of Ukraine's talks with Russia, has been appointed to lead Kyiv's foreign intelligence service, reshaping the country's wartime diplomacy and spy operations.

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

Zelenskyy’s military shake‑up continues – but Fedorov remains out

The Ukrainian president has appointed one of Kyiv’s key peace deal negotiators as the new head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, but the political crisis triggered by the dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov is still ongoing.

Euronews · Aug 3

Ukraine’s defence shake-up exposes rift in Zelensky’s inner circle

For the second time in a year, there have been public protests in Ukraine in response to a decision by the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky.

The Conversation · Jul 17

Ukraine says Russia launched a major aerial attack ahead of Geneva talks with US

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia has launched a barrage of 420 drones and 39 missiles at Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv to accelerate placement of anti-drone nets across frontline

Defence minister says goal is to cover 4,000km of roads this year; 23 wounded in Russian attacks on cities before new Ukraine-US talks. What we know on day 1,464

The Guardian - AU · Feb 26

Peace talks round three: Ukraine-US-Russia Geneva meeting's key topics

As Ukraine, the US and Russia are to hold another round of talks in Geneva, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow is preparing another massive strike, while the Kremlin states the territories are on the agenda in Geneva.

Euronews · Feb 16

Russia and Ukraine hold a second day of US-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

Negotiators from Moscow and Kyiv are holding a second day of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi to end their war

The Independent UK · Feb 5

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy voices hope for new prisoner exchange as talks continue

Ukrainian president says Abu Dhabi talks expected to lead to a fresh exchange, as US-led talks enter day two. What we know on day 1,443

The Guardian - AU · Feb 5

Kremlin says it won’t stop fighting until Kyiv gives in as first day of peace talks end in Abu Dhabi

The talks were hailed as ‘productive’ but Russia refuses to compromise on its territorial demands

The Independent UK · Feb 4

Russia and Ukraine envoys meet in Abu Dhabi for US-brokered talks

Envoys from Russia and Ukraine are meeting in Abu Dhabi for U.S.-brokered talks aimed at ending the nearly four-year war

The Independent UK · Feb 4