US EditionZelensky considers Defense Minister Rustem Umerov for ambassador post in US
- President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed on July 10 that he plans to replace Ukraine's ambassador to the U.S., naming Defense Minister Rustem Umerov as a potential candidate for the position.
- Zelensky announced that the decision would lead to 'serious reshuffles' in the government and emphasized the need to strengthen ties with the U.S.
- Zelensky expressed gratitude to the current ambassador, Oksana Markarova, and indicated he respects her future decisions regarding her career.
- Umerov was appointed defense minister in September 2023 and has faced scrutiny regarding his role in defense procurement, which has been criticized by pro-reform MPs and anti-corruption activists.
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Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski is about to appoint the current Defence Minister, Rustem Umerov, as Ukraine's ambassador to Washington, announced the leader of Kiev on Thursday, July 10th, in the framework of...
President Zelenski takes into account the appointment of Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov as Ambassador in the United States, writes Kyiv Independent. The announcement was actually made by the President, during a press conference in Rome.
Zelensky considers Defense Minister Rustem Umerov for ambassador post in US
"We need a person (as an ambassador to the U.S.) to be strong and to be in the context of the most important thing, in the context of strengthening Ukraine — through weapons, first of all. Therefore, one of my ideas is that it can be Ukraine's defense minister," President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov could be appointed as the new ambassador to the United States instead of the current Oksana Markarova. This will cause serious rearrangements in the Cabinet of Ministers.
After the appointment of Rustem Umerov as Ambassador to the United States, one of the current government officials may become the new Minister of Defense of Ukraine. For details, read ᐅ TSN.ua (news 1+1)
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