Ukraine must get rid of Sovietism: Umerov on new procurement agency for the Armed Forces

Defense Minister Rustem Umerov is confident that the new State Logistics Operator will allow Ukraine to get rid of Soviet, oligarchic and "skin in the game" approaches to public funds. He said this at the presentation of the DOT, which will deal with non-defense procurement on December 18, UNN reports citing the We Are Ukraine channel.

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"The problem with unfair procurement for the defense sector has been going on for decades. It is important to put an end to this story because it is one of the pillars of our victory. Ukraine has to get rid of Soviet, oligarchic and 'skin in the game' approaches to public funds. Our soldiers prove every day with their lives that our country has changed. We, the Ministry, must prove by our actions and results that we have changed this "sovietness". Ukraine has clearly and unequivocally declared its movement towards joining the North Atlantic Alliance, so it is important that all processes are compatible with NATO principles," Umerov said.

He cited the example of NATO countries purchasing only unique military developments under direct and secret agreements, while the rest of the military's needs are purchased on competitive terms through a system of tenders, and this will work in Ukraine as well.

Umerov added that the new system will have several levels, each with a specific function. For example, the Defense Ministry will be responsible for writing and controlling the rules, while procurement will be the responsibility of agencies consisting of professionals.

Recall

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valeriy Zaluzhnyi , criticized the logistics system that had been in place before, emphasizing that it "lived by itself."