Corruption is equated with terrorists, there will be no negotiations - Umerov

According to Umerov, military expenses are increasing every day. Yes, Ukraine requires more than three three trillions of hryvnias each year. Of these, 1. 6 trillion for the security and defense sector. The New Defense Minister of Ukraine Rustem Umerov has declared its zero tolerance for corruption. According to him, corrupt officials should be equated with terrorists with whom they do not negotiate, since every stolen penny is the life and health of servicemen.

He stated this during his speech before the Verkhovna Rada on September 6. Umerov stated that military expenditures are increasing every day. Therefore, a powerful strategy is needed to help Ukraine win. Yes, the country needs more than three three trillions of hryvnias every year. Of these, 1. 6 trillion for the security and defense sector "Defense costs increased more than six times compared to 2021, and on the Armed Forces almost 10 times.

The defense budget is a third of GDP-a giant for any economy of the world. " Umerov said. According to the New Minister of Defense, by the end of the year, Ukraine will need an additional UAH 250 billion for cash, but expenses continue to rise. According to Umerov, the main priority is the main priority is the life and dignity of the Ukrainian military. The focus should be made to increase opportunities and strategic planning of needs in advance.

"Everything that can be produced in Ukraine is to be produced in Ukraine," he said. In addition, Umerov believes that it is necessary to introduce basic general -military training of citizens before the moment of mobilization. To do this, you need to deploy recruiting centers. The armies also need digitalization.

"All the information about the warrior should be in Digital: electronic military ticket, digitalization of VLK and hospitals, an electronic journal, a report for the military," Umerov said. According to him, an effective justice system in the army, which will include military police, military prosecutors and military courts, should be created in Ukraine. "Zero tolerance and tolerance for corruption. Each stolen hryvnia costs the life and safety of our soldiers.

In my philosophy, corrupt officials are equal to terrorists. And with terrorists, they do not conduct any negotiations," Umerov said. According to him, procurement agencies should work on NATO standards. The plan is to create a purchasing register that will be opened the next day after the martial law. A separate agency for the purchase of food, weapons and clothing will be created. His activity will be transparent. "It's a matter of honor," Umerov said.