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Volodymyr Zelensky 3 August announced that Rustem Umeyrov would become the head of the Security Service of Ukraine. Later this was confirmed by the corresponding decree.
Before this, Umeyrov held the position of secretary of the National Security and Defense Council. The president of Ukraine made the announcement during his speech before the ambassadors.
What is known about the appointment?
Zelensky noted that Umeyrov would be coordinating new agreements in the field of unmanned technologies not only with Middle Eastern countries.
Ukraine has already concluded relevant agreements with 9 states, and negotiations are still ongoing with 15 countries.
This involves not only the delivery of Ukrainian drones abroad, but also the introduction of air defense systems against unmanned aircraft into the defense structures of partner states.
The head of state added that Rustem Umeyrov would continue to oversee the diplomatic track, including negotiations with the United States.
Subsequently, on the president's official website, there appeared decrees on Umeyrov's dismissal from the NSDC and on his appointment as head of the Security Service of Ukraine.
Accordingly, Oleh Lugovskyi was dismissed from acting head of the SSU.
At the same time, it is already known who will replace Umeyrov in the NSDC. The post will be taken by Ihor Klymenko. Zelensky explained that he offered him to head the NSDC, given his significant experience in coordinating the security sector. According to the president, Klymenko also demonstrated effectiveness during last winter's work, contributing to the country's resilience and supporting Ukrainians.
What has Umeyrov distinguished himself with in his positions?
18 July 2025 year Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Rustem Umeyrov secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine; in this position he replaced Oleksandr Lytvynenko.
Umeyrov has significant experience in political, public, and international spheres, in particular, for a long time he has dealt with issues of de-occupation of Crimea and the protection of the rights of the Crimean Tatar people.
Earlier he headed the Ministry of Defense, where he carried out defense reforms, though his work was accompanied by scandals around state procurement.
Umeyrov also actively participated in international diplomacy and led the Ukrainian delegation in negotiations with Russia. The full biography of Umeyrov can be read in the material 24 of the Channel.
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