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Ukraine anti-graft agency investigates defence minister amid procurement dispute
Ukrainian investigators have opened a criminal case involving Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, a move likely to deepen a standoff in his ministry over arms procurement that could strain Kyiv's ties with important Western allies.
Ukraine’s defense minister is being investigated for abuse of power — and could face up to six years in prison
A spat between Ukraine’s defense minister and the country’s weapons procurement agency has escalated into a PR crisis. Now, Western officials and anti-corruption groups fear it could weaken U.S. support for Kyiv and jeopardize weapons deliveries,
Ukraine's defense minister in firing line over procurement agency controversy
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov opposed the reappointment of the head of the Armaments Procurement Agency. The controversial decision led to calls for the minister to be fired.
Western officials warn Ukraine over weapons procurement dispute
Western officials are warning that a growing dispute between Ukraine’s defense minister and the head of its procurement agency could undermine trust and disrupt weapons supplies
Top Ukrainian defence official sacked amid infighting over procurement
Ukraine's government on Tuesday sacked a deputy defence minister in charge of weapons purchases amid infighting over procurement that is complicating Kyiv's attempt to reassure key Western partners at a critical moment in the war with Russia.
Ukraine's Defence Minister Umerov investigated for alleged abuse of power, reports claim
Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau is investigating Defence Minister Rustem Umerov for alleged abuse of power after he overruled a board decision on procurement. View on euronews

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Ukraine joins NATO reserve officers forum - Ministry of Defense
Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Brigadier General of Justice Serhiy Melnyk, took part in the forum of the Interallied ...
Ukraine War Maps Show Russia on Verge of Capturing Major Target
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Defence Ministry says Ukraine is ready to share combat experience with NATO
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