Ukraine's foreign intelligence chief warns that fake messages are being sent in his name to gain information on negotiations

Rustem Umierov, Head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, has said that diplomats and partners in various countries are receiving messages purporting to be from him in an attempt to obtain information about negotiations.

Source: Umierov on Facebook

Quote: "Against the backdrop of intensified diplomatic efforts, we are once again seeing reports of messages sent in my name to members of the diplomatic corps and our partners in various countries.

These messages attempt to establish contact and obtain information about Ukraine's work with partners and international negotiations."

Details: Umeirov urged recipients not to respond to suspicious messages or share information if they have even the slightest doubt about the identity of the person contacting them.

He advised them to verify the phone number, account or email address through official diplomatic channels, the relevant authority in their country, or Ukrainian diplomats.

Umierov asked that the Ukrainian side be informed of any suspicious approaches made in his name.

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