Ukrainian MP Calls for Dismissal of National Security Council Secretary Umerov Over 'Mindich Tapes'
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Ukrainian MP Fyodor Venislavsky urged President Zelensky to dismiss Rustem Umerov, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, following the release of new "Mindich tapes" that allegedly feature conversations from Umerov's time as defense minister.
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Why It Matters
The "Mindich tapes" refer to leaked audio recordings allegedly involving businessman Timur Mindich and Ukrainian officials. Rustem Umerov previously served as Ukraine's Minister of Defense before being appointed Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council.
MOSCOW, May 2. /TASS/. Verkhovna Rada deputy Fyodor Venislavsky has called on Vladimir Zelensky to dismiss Ukraine's Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov after the release of the new "Mindich tapes."
According to Venislavsky, this would be a "wise decision. Given the resonance of the tapes that we heard during his tenure as defense minister, I think that, yes, it would be a wise political decision to dismiss Mr. Umerov," the Strana newspaper quoted the deputy as saying.
On Friday, several new parts of the tapes in the case of Zelensky's friend Timur Mindich were released. One of them recorded fragments of conversations between a businessman and Umerov, who at that time was the defense minister. They discussed candidates for the post of the ambassador to the United States, including Svetlana Grinchuk, former energy minister. According to them, Grinchuk would "drive crazy" US President Donald Trump.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
President Zelensky will likely issue a statement addressing the "Mindich tapes" and the call for Umerov's dismissal.
Likely · Within days
Further details or segments of the "Mindich tapes" may be released.
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What is the full content and context of the "Mindich tapes"?
- What specific actions or statements in the tapes led to the call for Umerov's dismissal?
- What is President Zelensky's stance on the allegations and the deputy's call?
- What is the official response from Rustem Umerov or the National Security and Defense Council?
