Ukraine is ready to invest in joint defense enterprises, – defense minister
Source: Ukraine’s defense ministry
During a meeting with US Assistant Secretary of State James O’Brien, Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that Ukraine is ready to co-invest in joint defense enterprises and directly purchase weapons and equipment from American companies.
The minister thanked for the huge and regular assistance that the USA provides to Ukraine, and which is extremely important for the country.
Rustem Umerov outlined his priorities during his 100 days as a minister, including the fight against corruption, transparent procurement, and the production of new weapons.
He informed James O’Brien about the launch of the State Rear Operator as a key part of the new procurement system.
Conducting a financial audit under the leadership of deputy minister Yurii Dzhyhyr is another priority.
The parties also discussed preparations for the NATO summit in Washington next year.
On October 6, the Administrative Cassation Court within the Supreme Court of Ukraine continued hearing case No. 990/80/25, in which the fifth President and leader of the party “European Solidarity”, Petro Poroshenko, seeks to have Presidential Decree No. 81/2025 from February 12, 2025 — enacting sanctions by the decision of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) — declared illegal and annulled. The plaintiff claims the document was falsified and that the sanctions are a tool of political persecution of the opposition, contrary to international norms. Government representatives deny the allegations and insist their actions were lawful. Journalists of Bukvy were present at the hearing.
Military serviceman of the International Legion for the Defense of Ukraine with the call sign “Paradox” is the crew commander of the American M113 armored personnel carrier. He is a master at using it and is constantly improving, because the legionnaire’s skills are tested every day in battle. You have to drive to the front lines, often under artillery fire and drone attacks.
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