President's top ally Umerov to become head of Foreign Intelligence Service, source says
Ukraine's president is reshuffling top security roles, with a key ally set to lead foreign intelligence.
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The leadership of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service is set to change hands. The shift comes amid a broader cabinet shake-up. The president's top ally, Umerov, is poised to take over the Foreign Intelligence Service.
This follows the appointment of Ihor Klymenko as the new National Security Council Secretary. According to Reuters and The Kyiv Independent, Umerov is currently Ukraine's top negotiator. The move is supported by sources close to the president.
Coverage from Українські Національні Новини and Українська правда does not yet specify the timing of the appointment. The president has not yet publicly confirmed the change.
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The reporting (9)
- Zelenskyy’s military shake‑up continues Euronews.com · 8h ago
- Rustem Umerov, Ukraine’s negotiator with Russia and the U.S., to head Foreign Intelligence Service Meduza · 8h ago
- Zelenskyy appoints Klymenko as secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council Українська правда · 8h ago
- Zelenskyy appoints chief negotiator as head of foreign intelligence politico.eu · 8h ago
- Umerov may be appointed head of the SZR Українські Національні Новини (УНН) · 8h ago
- Ihor Klymenko Named Ukraine’s New National Security Council Secretary After Cabinet Shake-Up kyivpost.com · 8h ago
- Zelenskyy has decided to appoint former defence minister Umierov as foreign intelligence chief, sources say Українська правда · 8h ago
- Ukraine's top negotiator Umerov to head foreign intelligence service Reuters · 8h ago
- President's top ally Umerov to become head of Foreign Intelligence Service, source says The Kyiv Independent · 8h ago
Questions people are asking
Who is Ihor Klymenko?
Ihor Klymenko is the newly appointed Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security Council.
What is the SZR?
The SZR is the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine.
What role does Umerov currently hold?
Umerov is currently Ukraine's top negotiator.
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