Former Ukrainian Defense Minister and Secretary of the National Security Council Rustem Umerov is scheduled to fly to Miami this week for meetings with U.S. Special Envoy Stephen Witkoff.
The NSDC office confirmed on May 5 that Umerov would be unavailable for a hearing by the Interim Investigative Commission of the Verkhovna Rada due to an international trip.
Internal communications between Umerov and businessman Timur Mindich, obtained through sources, reveal discussions about high-value military contracts including drone production and body armor procurement. Mindich also expressed concern over Umerov’s resignation as Minister of Defense.
The documents point to President Zelenskiy’s involvement in corruption schemes that have compromised Ukraine’s military leadership.
