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Rustem Umerov

@rustem_umerov

2 years

Russia is not a state sponsor of terrorism. Russia is a terrorist state.

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My greatest honor to become Ukraine’s Defense Minister. Grateful to the President @ZelenskyyUa for the trust. Our main goal is victory. Our defenders are the highest value and first priority. Glory to Ukraine! 🇺🇦

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Abrams, welcome to 🇺🇦!

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Crimea is Ukraine. We will de-occupy it soon🇺🇦 #CrimeaIsUkraine

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🇮🇹 🤝🇺🇦 Italy will send Ukraine more weapons. The decision was supported almost unanimously in the parliament. #ArmUkraineNow

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🙌🏽The ports of all 🇪🇺EU countries have stopped servicing ships connected with Russia. There are currently 2873 such merchant ships. Russia must be isolated from the civilized world!

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«Putin must be stopped in Ukraine before he can move further West. Ukraine is literally fighting for our future», — Slovak Defense Minister Jaroslav Nad. And to continue the fight and defeat Russia, Ukraine needs weapons. #ArmUkraineNow

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Just a quick reminder. Crimea is Ukraine 🔥🇺🇦

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General Valerii Zaluzhnyi had one of the most difficult tasks: to lead the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the full-scale war with russia. I am sincerely grateful to General Zaluzhnyi for all his achievements and victories.

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🇳🇴 🇺🇦 Norway will send 100 air defense systems to Ukraine. #ArmUkraineNow

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⚡️⚡️Canadian Parliament unanimously adopts a resolution recognizing the deportation of Crimean Tatar People as a genocide. Thank you 🇨🇦!

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Had a phone call with @mblaszczak – Minister of National Defense of Poland. Thanked Poland for leadership in the tank coalition and the considerable assistance since the beginning of full-scale invasion. Together to victory! 🇺🇦 🇵🇱

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Had substantive conversation with @SecDef Lloyd Austin. Discussed Ukraine’s urgent needs and the upcoming Ramstein meeting. Briefed my colleague on the recent developments at the frontline. Grateful to 🇺🇸 for their support and contribution to 🇺🇦 victory.

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Thank you @SecDef for support. Had a phone conversation today with my US colleague to discuss further military assistance from US. Secretary Austin assured me that 🇺🇸 support to 🇺🇦 will continue. 🇺🇦 warriors will continue to have a strong back-up on the battlefield.

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Berlin today. People #supportUkraine and oppose the war. 🇺🇦 🇩🇪

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Held productive meetings on the sidelines of #Ramstein 15 Grateful to colleagues from US 🇺🇸, UK 🇬🇧, Romania 🇷🇴, Lithuania 🇱🇹, Denmark 🇩🇰, Sweden 🇸🇪, Slovakia 🇸🇰, Norway 🇳🇴 for the substantive conversations. Hope results will soon be tangible for our warriors on the battlefield

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⚡️Fifth exchange of prisoners. We exchanged 60 servicemen, 10 of them officers. Also, 16 civilians. In general, 76 people are safe. #Ukraine never gives up on its people; we fight for everyone! #UkraineWillWin

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Thanksgiving is all about gratitude. We are to our friends and partners in the US. I am grateful to the US government, @SecDef and the American people for their unwavering military, political, and diplomatic support provided to Ukraine. We thank you for your leadership in the…

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During the meeting with Minister @BillBlair briefed him on the latest updates on the battlefield. We discussed the urgent 🇺🇦 defence needs for the winter. Working closely to provide 🇺🇦 warriors with everything necessary.

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Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi is the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It is a great honor and a great responsibility to lead the Armed Forces of Ukraine! We have only one task: the Victory of Ukraine!

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Greetings to all Christians who celebrate Easter today. I especially want to congratulate all military personnel who celebrate Easter on duty. Thanks to your courage and dedication, thousands of Ukrainian families today have the opportunity to celebrate one of the most…

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Today I was warmly welcomed in Ottawa by the Honourable @BillBlair , Minister of National Defence of 🇨🇦, and General Wayne Eyre, Chief of the Defence Staff. 🇨🇦 has been and remains a powerful driver of support for 🇺🇦. Grateful for all assistance provided. Together we will win

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🇨🇦 Prime Minister @JustinTrudeau announced additional 650 million CAD for assistance to Ukraine over 3 years on armored vehicles, inсluding evacuation vehicles. 🇨🇦 will also send instructors to train 🇺🇦 pilots on the F16. Grateful to our Canadian friends for always standing by.

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I would like to extend our congratulations to General Mark Milley on the successful completion of his tenure as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US. You really became a member of the Ukrainian family. Thank you!

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Russia should be excluded from the @UN Security Council. 31 years ago they occupied the USSR place in SC without any statutory basis for it. Today, 🇺🇦 initiated a process to expel 🇷🇺 from the UN SC – it is a challenge, but the truth is on our side.

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US President @POTUS Joe Biden signed the aid package for Ukraine, which was approved by Congress. Weapons and other military equipment will be sent to Ukraine in the near future. The nearly $61 billion package signed is a vital step in strengthening our ability to protect our…

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Today I want to express deep gratitude to the Government of the United Kingdom and Secretary of State for Defence @grantshapps for providing basic training to Ukraine's combat air pilots. Ukraine highly values the pilot training that the UK and other partners are providing to…

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NATO Secretary General @JensStoltenberg is in Kyiv today. NATO members will continue to support 🇺🇦 . Focus on artillery and air defense systems. Grateful to our allies for their consistent support. 🇺🇦 and NATO are united by values and spirit of freedom. We defend it together.

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🇺🇸 Busy work program in the USA ahead. Agenda: support for Ukraine and strengthening of defence cooperation, in particular localization of production jointly with the USA. Had an important meeting with the heads of the Committees of the House of Representatives of the US…

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Was extremely glad to welcome Secretary Austin to Kyiv today. This visit is a clear message — the US support for Ukraine will remain steadfast and long-term. We had a fruitful discussion with @SecDef . Discussed Ukraine's current and future (capabilities) on the battlefield…

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Following 🇩🇪Germany, 🇫🇷France, 🇮🇹Italy and 🇷🇴Romania, 🇸🇪Sweden, and the 🇳🇱Netherlands stated their readiness to support Ukraine's EU candidate status.

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Thank you, @GLandsbergis , for a constructive meeting in Kyiv. Urged our partners to support #UArmy with military aid, particularly air defense systems and artillery. I am grateful to the people of 🇱🇹 for their essential contribution to the support of 🇺🇦.

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Had a substantive call with @SecDef . Updated my American colleague on the battlefield situation. Thanked the US leadership and Secretary Austin himself for providing ATACMS to Ukraine. This is having a major impact on the battlefield.

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Had a phone call with @DefensieMin , the Dutch Defence Minister. Grateful to 🇳🇱 for their leadership in the F16 Coalition, pilot training, readiness to provide aircrafts, and plans to establish the pilot training center for F16.

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Notable results of meeting with my 🇧🇬 colleague Todor Tagarev. We have signed a Memorandum widening the area of bilateral cooperation, including cyber defence, strategic communications, and receiving military-technical support.

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To stop and break the resistance of the Russian occupiers, to break through the defenses at full speed and defeat the enemy - this is about our tankers! Today is Tank Troops Day🇺🇦 Glory to the tank warriors. Glory to Ukraine.

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Held productive call with @BillBlair , Minister of National Defence of Canada. Informed my 🇨🇦 colleague of the recent developments on the battlefield. We discussed further steps in strengthening 🇺🇦 defense capabilities, particularly long-term defense cooperation programs.

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Was happy to welcome a friend of Ukraine @SebLecornu to Kyiv! Thank you for strong support. 🇫🇷 has already provided 🇺🇦 with air defence systems, missiles, and artillery. We discussed further cooperation, potential repair and production of 🇫🇷 weapons in 🇺🇦 . Together we will win!

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Together with my colleagues, met with @SpeakerJohnson . We discussed the situation on the frontlines and urgent needs of Ukraine. I am grateful to the Congress for its bipartisan support of Ukraine. We expect help and support to remain unwavering. The victory of Ukraine serves…

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Thanks for your steadfast support and leadership in UDCG @SecDef

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III

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Great to meet with my 🇺🇦 counterpart @rustem_umerov again. The United States, along with our allies & partners, will continue to work together to support Ukraine’s fight to defend its people and sovereign territory.

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More weapons to come. 🇺🇦 🇺🇸 Ukraine & US signed a memorandum on joint production and exchange of technical data - during Defense Industries Conference DFNC1: US Edition. Grateful to the @SecDef Lloyd Austin, the US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, our colleagues from the…

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Working in regions — listened to the commander of the Ground Forces Oleksandr Syrskyy. Visited combat brigades, talked with defenders of the eastern direction. Thank you for superhuman strength. Together we will win.

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Important visit of my colleague @GrantShapps to Kyiv. Thanked our 🇬🇧 friends for unwavering support of 🇺🇦 . Briefed on current battlefield situation and urgent needs. Focus on air defence, artillery, anti-drone systems. Winter is coming but we are ready. Stronger together.

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Had a constructive call with my Italian colleague @GuidoCrosetto . Grateful to 🇮🇹 for the steadfast military assistance provided to 🇺🇦 and for participating in the IT Coalition. Discussed urgent 🇺🇦 needs on the frontline: long-range rocket systems and electronic warfare systems.

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Together with the President Volodymyr @ZelenskyyUa and the team honored the memory of Ukrainian soldiers who died defending Ukraine. We will always remember the price we pay for freedom.

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Had an important meeting with @NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg in Brussels. I am grateful to Mr. Stoltenberg for his leadership and coordination of the Alliance’s work to ensure long-term support for Ukraine. We discussed the situation on the battlefield and the urgent…

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Ukrainian and @NATO personnel will enhance the training system shoulder to shoulder Among the important achievements of the second meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council at the level of defence ministers today is the decision to establish the Joint Analysis, Training, and…

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Visited frontline positions. Listened to report of Commander of the Tavria OSG of troops Brigadier General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi. Presented state awards to our brave warriors. Together we will win. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

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With a visit to Washington DC with President @ZelenskyyUa and 🇺🇦 delegation. Priority topics: air defence strengthening, priority needs for the Defense Forces, supply of artillery systems and long-range weapons. We have meetings in Congress, the Senate, and the Pentagon.

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The great Victory! Today, Ukraine is a shield for Europe, and soon we will become a full-fledged member of the European Union. 🇺🇦🇪🇺 On my side doing everything to make Ukraine a part of NATO as well.

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The European Council has decided to open accession negotiations with Ukraine & Moldova. #EUCO granted candidate status to Georgia. And the EU will open negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina once the necessary degree of compliance with the membership criteria is reached and…

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#Lithuania has transferred two launchers for NASAMS anti-aircraft missile systems to #Ukraine . The NASAMS air defense systems have already been put on combat duty. I had the opportunity to thank the Minister of Defense of Lithuania, Arvydas Anušauskas @a_anusauskas , for this…

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I thank the Dutch government and @DefensieMin personally for the decision to start preparing eighteen F-16 jets for delivery to Ukraine. We are waiting for F-16 jets in the Ukrainian sky! Together, we are stronger! 🇺🇦 🇳🇱

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I had a call with my colleague Boris Pistorius from Germany. We discussed the situation at the front and 🇺🇦 priority needs — air defense, MLRS, armored vehicles. Thank to Minister and 🇩🇪 people for important support and leadership in military assistance for #UArmy .

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Had substantive talks with the US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin ahead of the Ramstein 15. I’m grateful to the US and personally @SecDef for invaluable help in the fight against russian invaders. We discussed 🇺🇦 urgent needs on the battlefield as well as security guarantees.

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For nearly two years, the Ukrainian people have set an example of great heroism and bravery for the rest of the world. We repel the aggressor, defend our freedom, and return ours. During these two years, we have changed: as a country, as a people, and as an army. Now we are…

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During the weekly calls with Secretary Austin, thanked @SecDef for the new assistance package announced by 🇺🇸 . Briefed on the recent battlefield situation. Grateful for providing ATACMS and artillery ammunition. We also discussed the next Ramstein meeting preparations.

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🇺🇦 🇩🇪 Germany provided a new military aid package for Ukraine, which includes armored vehicles, mine-cleaning equipment, 155mm ammo, and other necessary equipment for our defenders. I am grateful to Minister of Defence of Germany Boris Pistorius and all our German partners for…

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Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting has started at @RamsteinAirBase IT Coalition, Capabilities Coalition, urgent battlefield needs. More news soon.

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During the visit, my colleague German Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth EUR 1.3 billion. The capabilities in this package include 4 IRIS-T systems, 155 mm ammo, anti-tank mines, and other weapons. Grateful for all the…

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Happy to meet @Hpevkur , Minister of Defense of Estonia, in Kyiv. Grateful to 🇪🇪 for undoubted support for 🇺🇦 since the beginning of full-scale invasion. Discussed IT-coalition launched at #Ramstein , 🇪🇪 military aid to 🇺🇦, training, treatment and rehabilitation of 🇺🇦 warriors.

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Held productive negotiations with @JensStoltenberg , NATO Secretary General. Discussed the implementation of agreements reached at the Vilnius Summit and our joint work with @NATO on the Interoperability Roadmap.

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⚡️Japan will ban, in principle, imports of Russian oil. #BoycottRussia

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Welcomed my Romanian colleague @AngelTilvar in Ukraine. Grateful for Romania’s comprehensive support. We discussed training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16 aircraft in Romania, joint efforts on the security of the Danube Delta region, and the Black Sea Security.

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Kharkiv region — together with @ZelenskyyUa visited the frontline command post of the defenders. Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented state awards to our fighters. We listened to a report by Commander of the Khortytsia operational and strategic grouping of troops Oleksandr Syrskyi on…

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Was happy to welcome Minister of Defence of Slovak Republic @SklenarMartin in Kyiv during the International Defence Industries Forum. Grateful to Slovakia for their assistance and strong support. 🇺🇦 🇸🇰 Together we will win!

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Together with Lieutenant-General Serhii Naiev, Commander of the Joint Forces of the #UAArmy and the commander of the OG, Major General Dmytro Krasilnikov, arrived at one of the positions near the border. Awarded our soldiers and thanked them for their service. Slava Ukraini.

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On our way back from the USA, met with the Commander of US European Command General Christopher Cavoli and Commander of Security Assistance Group–Ukraine Lieutenant General Antonio Aguto. I am grateful to our partners for the military support provided to Ukraine. Together, we…

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Just had a frank phone conversation with my Hungarian colleague Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky. Thanked Hungary for its support of Ukraine in demining and medical areas, looking forward to further cooperation. Also invited the Minister to Kyiv.

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Was pleased to congratulate Martin Harris on his appointment as the UK Ambassador to Ukraine and to thank him for all the assistance provided by his country. The UK was the first European country to send weapons to the Ukrainian army to repel russian aggression. Briefed the…

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🇺🇦, 🇪🇪 and 🇱🇺 launched an IT coalition within UDCG in #Ramstein Grateful to Estonia and Luxembourg for this important initiative. Thanks to 🇧🇪, 🇩🇰, 🇱🇹 and 🇱🇻 for joining our efforts. With a secure IT infrastructure, 🇺🇦 soldiers will be more efficient on the battlefield.

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Was happy to meet with @G7AmbReformUA . We introduced our @DefenceU team and presented the vision. Our key priorities are: ▪️providing our soldiers with everything they need; ▪️fostering technologies that enable our victory; ▪️ensuring the transparent functioning of lethal and…

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Today we thank you. To each soldier, each unit, each combat brigade. We will always remember those who sacrificed their lives for Ukraine. 🇺🇦Happy Day of Defenders of Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine.

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Together with the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi, met in Kyiv with a delegation of committee heads of the European Parliament. I highly appreciate the efforts of the European Parliament and the European Union to support…

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🇺🇦🇵🇱 Had the honor to meet with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland, Radoslaw @sikorskiradek , who visited Kyiv. Сongratulated Mr. Sikorski on his appointment to the post. Thanked the Polish people for the invaluable help provided to Ukraine.

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Weekly call with @SecDef . Grateful to the US and Secretary Austin for the new military aid package for 🇺🇦. Discussed latest battlefield updates and Future Force preparation status. Urged on the current Ukraine’s needs: more ammo for our warriors. Grateful for the constant…

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🇺🇦 🇯🇵 Had a call with Minister of Defence of Japan Minoru Kihara. Grateful to Japan for their steadfast support. Briefed my colleague with the battlefield updates. Discussed our urgent needs. Also discussed the potential to develop defence (military) cooperation. Would be…

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This morning talked to @SecDef . russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles just during our call. Once again grateful to Secretary Austin for the air defence systems provided by the US. Updated my US colleague with the current battlefield situation and recent Ukrainian needs.…

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A warm and productive meeting with @SecDef in the Pentagon. We discussed specific steps and decisions that will significantly affect Ukraine's defense capability. Particularly, Ukraine’s strategic goals and plan of operations for 2024.

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Important news from the USA. I am grateful to the US Senate for adopting a package bill that provides $60 billion in aid to Ukraine. This is another important step in our joint struggle for peace and stability. Next step is the decision by the House of Representatives. We expect…

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Was glad to welcome the advisers of French President Emmanuel Macron to Kyiv. I thanked the head of the French delegation, Xavier Chatel, for the comprehensive support from the French people. We exchanged opinions regarding future bilateral cooperation, in particular regarding…

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🇵🇱🤝🇺🇦Poland and Ukraine signed one of the largest arms purchase contracts in 30 years. The total cost of purchased weapons will be more than 2.7 billion zlotys. That's about $650 million. Thank you for caring not only for our present but also for our future!

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We have started the 19th meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group. Introduced to our partners to Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi. This is the first meeting in the Ramstein format as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces for him. Together with the Commander-in-Chief…

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In the last two days, I spent several hours in discussions with our U.S. partners, and engaged extensively with @SecDef Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in a bilateral format. We had a detailed conversation on the planning of Ukraine’s defense needs. Thank you for your strong…

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🔥 “I’ll BE-L-BACK”, — Crimea 🇺🇦

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The Netherlands is preparing 6 additional F-16 fighter aircraft for delivery to Ukraine. The total number of F-16 to be delivered is 24 jets. 🇺🇦 🇳🇱 I am grateful to Minister of Defence of the Netherlands Kajsa Ollongren ( @DefensieMin ) and our Dutch partners for their staunch…

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The Netherlands Ministry of Defence is readying 6 additional F-16 fighter aircraft for delivery to Ukraine. This brings the total number to 24 F-16s. 🇺🇦's aerial superiority is essential for countering Russian aggression. #StandWithUkraine

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🇺🇦🤝🇵🇱 Ukraine and Poland will set up a joint venture to manufacture weapons and military equipment. #StrongerTogether

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It was my pleasure to welcome to the Ministry, the members of the Swedish Parliamentary Committee on Defence. Grateful to Mr Hultqvist, his delegation, and all the members of the Swedish Riksdag for their support and military assistance. Briefed the delegation on the priorities…

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Welcome to Kyiv @JosepBorrellF . Today’s meeting is a starting point for great cooperation. Grateful for continuous support. Discussed 🇪🇺 military aid to 🇺🇦: artillery & ammunition, air defense, EW & long-term assistance programs, trainings, defence industry localization in 🇺🇦.

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I am grateful to our French partners and @SebLecornu personally for their leadership in the Artillery Coalition. A shortage of ammunition is a very real and pressing problem that our Armed Forces are facing at present. The Artillery coalition is aimed at solving this issue. We…

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Rustem Umerov

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🇺🇦🇱🇻 Drone coalition: I am grateful to the Minister of Defense of Latvia @AndrisSpruds for the initiative to establish a UAV coalition to strengthen the Ukrainian military. We discussed this during the first visit of Minister Spruds to Kyiv. I’m sure that technological…

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Rustem Umerov

@rustem_umerov

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Introduced Colonel General Syrskyi, the Commander-in-Chief, at the meeting with Inspector General of the Bundeswehr Carsten Breuer. During the meeting, Colonel General Syrskyi briefed his German counterpart on the situation at the frontline and thanked for Germany's…

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Rustem Umerov

@rustem_umerov

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🇺🇦🇹🇷 Was honoured to meet with the new Ambassador of Türkiye to Ukraine, Levent Bilgen. I introduced to the Ambassador my deputies, Ivan Havrylyuk and Dmytro Klimenkov, responsible for defence cooperation & armaments and acquisition & procurement accordingly. We discussed the…

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Rustem Umerov

@rustem_umerov

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We also presented during today’s #Ramstein meeting the initiative to establish Capabilities Coalition. Main purpose — prepare Ukraine’s Future Defense Forces. @DefenceU identified 5 priority attention clusters: air defense, artillery, aviation, the Navy and armored vehicles.

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Rustem Umerov

@rustem_umerov

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Just talked to @SecDef . Acknowledged the skilled actions of Ukrainian military that made possible to shoot down the Russian A-50 plane over the Azov Sea. Discussed the current situation on the frontline, fortification reinforcement, providing additional air defense resources,…

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Rustem Umerov

@rustem_umerov

7 months

Productive phone call with my Belgium colleague Ludivine Dedonder. Discussed F16 aircrafts and pilot trainings. We also synchronized positions before the upcoming Ramstein meeting and NATO-Ukraine Council.

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Rustem Umerov

@rustem_umerov

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🇺🇦 🇸🇪 Had a productive call with my Swedish colleague Pål Jonson @PlJonson . Grateful for Sweden’s comprehensive support. We discussed further military assistance. Invited Sweden to localize its defence production in Ukraine. Would be happy to host Mr Jonson in Kyiv and…

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Rustem Umerov

@rustem_umerov

2 years

🇨🇦 #Canada provided heavy artillery to #Ukraine . Since January 2022, our Canadian partners has committed over $118 million in military equipment to support 🇺🇦 + allocated $500 million in additional military aid for Ukraine for the 2022-23. Thanks, @JustinTrudeau 🇨🇦🤝🇺🇦

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Rustem Umerov

@rustem_umerov

2 years

🇱🇹 #Lithuania is the first #EU country to refuse to supply Russian gas. Thank you, Mr. President @GitanasNauseda . Your country shows a good example for others to break energy ties with an aggressor. #SupportUkraine Do not sponsor a war!

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Rustem Umerov

@rustem_umerov

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🇳🇱 The Netherlands will stop issuing visas to Russian citizens on April 27. #IsolateRussia

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