Rustem Umierov, the newly appointed Head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, has outlined his priorities, including expanding international cooperation and strengthening the agency.

Sanctioned businessman Tymur Mindich reportedly discussed the potential sale of a stake in the FirePoint arms manufacturer with Rustem Umierov, former Ukrainian defence minister, despite previous denials of ties.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that Rustem Umierov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council and head of Ukraine's negotiating delegation, will hold talks with US negotiators in Geneva on Thursday 26 February.

Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council Secretary Rustem Umierov will not attend a temporary investigative commission meeting regarding the Midas corruption case, citing an official business trip.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has tasked the Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council, Rustem Umierov, with finalizing drafts of several security agreements following the Ukrainian delegation's work in the Middle East and Gulf region.

US envoy Steve Witkoff has announced talks with Rustem Umierov, Ukraine's National Security Council secretary, in Geneva on possible paths towards a peace deal

The Public Anti-Corruption Council at Ukraine's Defence Ministry has called for the suspension of Rustem Umierov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council, citing signs of abuse of power and disclosure of state secrets.

Ukraine's security chief Rustem Umierov and military representatives are travelling to the Gulf region to discuss mutual support and defence cooperation.