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Umerov outlines key tasks as head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service
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Umerov outlines key tasks as head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service

From Postimees · () Estonian

Translated from Estonian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Rustem Umerov, former head of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, announced his key tasks as the new head of the Foreign Intelligence Service.
  • Umerov expressed gratitude to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the trust placed in him.
  • He stated that Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service has the potential to become an even more powerful tool for protecting national interests.

Rustem Umerov, formerly the head of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, has outlined the primary objectives he will pursue in his new role as the chief of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service. Umerov made these statements following his official appointment to the position.

Expressing his gratitude to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the confidence shown in him, Umerov emphasized the significant potential of the Foreign Intelligence Service. He believes the agency can be further developed into a more potent instrument for safeguarding Ukraine's national interests.

Umerov's appointment and his subsequent articulation of his priorities signal a focus on strengthening Ukraine's intelligence capabilities in the international arena. The service is expected to play a crucial role in gathering information and supporting national security objectives.

Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service has the potential to become an even more powerful tool for protecting the country's national interests.

โ€” Rustem UmerovStatement by the new head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service on his priorities.
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Originally published by Postimees in Estonian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.