Mykhailo Fedorov
Ukrainian politician
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This is a response to Russia’s use of Starlink,
- then-Ukrainian defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, said in a statementNewsweeknewsweek.com/russian/forces…
During the full-scale war, our team gained unique experience working with defense technologies in Ukraine and seeing firsthand how technology is transforming modern warfare,
- Fedorov said in a statementCNBCcnbc.com/2026/09…International Business Timesibtimes.com/palantir/ceo…
We also plan to build new ventures from scratch around the technologies that are critically needed on the battlefield today,
- Fedorov posted on X, including robotics to “remove personnel from the most dangerous front-line sectors,” and low-cost AI-guided missilesCNNcnn.com/2026/08…
In this role, I will help Italy develop technologies for modern warfare, improve its defense sector, and adapt to the world's new security challenges,
- Fedorov saidLe Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…
I thanked Guido for his personal support and offer to become his adviser on defense innovations,
- Fedorov wrote in a Facebook post after meeting CrosettoPolitico Europepolitico.eu/article/mykhailo…
We must not let Putin decide when Ukrainians can choose their government,
- Fedorov saidForeign Policyforeignpolicy.com/2026/08…
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AI-powered robots are next in war tech, Ukraine’s former defense minister says
The Washington Postwashingtonpost.com/world/2026…Cyber warfare has always been brutally asymmetric: attackers only need to succeed once, while defenders must get it right every single time
Deccan Heralddeccanherald.com/opinion/ai…Ex-Deputy Governor Who Planned to Fight in Ukraine Gets 14 Years for Military Supplies Theft
The Moscow Timesthemoscowtimes.com/2026/10…Russia's Investigative Committee has put former Ukrainian ministers of defence Oleksii Reznikov and Mykhailo Fedorov on the international wanted list
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Russia Unveils Upgraded Su-57 Fighter Jets After Ukraine War Woes
Newsweeknewsweek.com/russia/unveils…Ukraine is looking to launch Army of Robots to build robots which take on enemies in the battlefield
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Russians strike head office of Ukraine's mobile telecommunications operator
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Ukrainian media had reported damage to the Cosmonova site after late-night attacks from Thursday into Friday
Newsweeknewsweek.com/russian/forces…Armiia TV channel suspends broadcasting due to Russian strikes
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Ukrainian media had reported damage to the Cosmonova site after late-night attacks from Thursday into Friday
Newsweeknewsweek.com/russian/forces…Russia attacks Ukraine with 173 drones overnight: air defence downs 134
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Ukraine’s relatively decentralised internet network also makes it harder for individual strikes to cause widespread or prolonged outages across whole cities or regions
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…Russia strikes at heart of Ukraine’s digital economy with attacks on ISPs and datacentres
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…Ukrainian media had reported damage to the Cosmonova site after late-night attacks from Thursday into Friday
Newsweeknewsweek.com/russian/forces…Zelenskyy was ready to hold elections but backed off because Zaluzhnyi might run, says ex-defence minister Fedorov
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Zelenskyy was ready for elections but backed away over possible Zaluzhnyi candidacy — ex-defence minister Fedorov
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Palantir CEO Is Betting on The War Tech Of Ukraine’s Ousted Defense Minister
International Business Timesibtimes.com/palantir/ceo…Zelenskyy announces new air defence packages from Germany after call with Merz
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is launching a defense technology company backed by Palantir CEO Alex Karp, as the former government official looks to turn Ukraine's wartime technology experience into products for Kyiv and its allies
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/09…Ukraine's foreign minister to present plan to boost support at informal EU meeting
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is launching a defense technology company backed by Palantir CEO Alex Karp, as the former government official looks to turn Ukraine's wartime technology experience into products for Kyiv and its allies
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/09…Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least four
France 24france24.com/en/europe…Visitor numbers at Ukrainian shopping centres have fallen significantly following massive Russian attacks on major retail facilities
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Russian strikes destroy 12 million Ukraine textbooks ahead of new school term
Saudi Gazettesaudigazette.com.sa/article/66…It comes as the city already faces increased danger from powerful Russian ballistic missiles as Moscow capitalizes on depleted Ukrainian air defenses
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/08…Ukrainian Drone Mastermind, Fired by Kyiv, Will Advise Italy’s Defense Chief
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/08…Fedorov declined to comment on his conversations with Musk
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Russia destroys another warehouse serving Avrora retail chain in Kyiv Oblast
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Questions over whether the Russia-Ukraine war is entering a new phase are mounting as Kyiv endures repeated drone attacks and near-constant air raid alerts, including growing waves during daylight hours — an expansion beyond the nighttime barrages that have become grimly familiar to residents of the Ukrainian capital
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/world/putin…Ex-defence minister Fedorov proposes US creation of "army of drones" in exchange for Patriot interceptors
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…The oversight comes as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s inner circle faces renewed political pressure from widening investigations, with several senior officials and aides resigning, being dismissed or facing investigations since 2025
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/world/billions…Ukraine's defence minister says he suggested Fedorov keep working on joint projects
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…US flags political instability as ousted Defence Minister takes Italy role
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/videos/us…Former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has accepted an offer from Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto to become his adviser
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Musk to receive Ukraine’s Order of Freedom from Zelenskyy
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/elon…Kyiv releases Chinese president’s Independence Day greeting as top envoy urges broader Black Sea security cooperation
South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/china…Ukrainians Skeptical as Former Defense Minister Pushes for Elections
Foreign Policyforeignpolicy.com/2026/08…Ex-defence minister Fedorov reveals his next steps: venture fund, think tank and lecturing
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Ex-defence minister Fedorov explains when he will decide whether to run in elections
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Ex-defence minister Fedorov is undecided whether to run for president and considering options — UP sources
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…He was not in charge of the actual warfare but was responsible for logistics, technological innovations, anticorruption measures and talks to secure aid or loans from Western allies
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…Russia receives over 8,000 North Korean troops, including hundreds of drone operators who could attack Ukraine
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Such a move would mark a significant expansion of Moscow and Pyongyang’s military cooperation and comes as Ukraine is running painfully short of air defenses
CNNcnn.com/2026/08…Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies probe senior officials in Zelenskyy's office
The Korea Timeskoreatimes.co.kr/world/2026082…Fired Ukraine defence minister demands elections
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/world/europe…Ukraine approves new defense minister
China Dailychinadaily.com.cn/a/202608…Tech-savy Fedorov also criticizes corruption, reform resistance and 'systemic' crisis
ABP Livenews.abplive.com/news/world…UAE suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire
Haaretzhaaretz.com/middle/east…Incoming ballistic missile fire triggered nationwide warnings Tuesday night for UAE residents to seek shelter, the first time in weeks such an alarm had sounded
NBC Newsnbcnews.com/world/iran…Russians pull billions from banks fearing Kremlin will seize savings for war
Saudi Gazettesaudigazette.com.sa/article/66…That follows $7.3bn withdrawn last month and more than $4.5bn in June
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Zelenskyy nominates Khmara as defence minister and Sybiha as foreign minister
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Khmara served as acting minister following the abrupt dismissal of his predecessor, Mykhailo Fedorov, in June, which sparked public outrage and a week-long political crisis for Zelensky
France 24france24.com/en/volodymyr…Ukraine reveals its Achilles’ heel to CNN as Patriot missile launchers run dry
CNNcnn.com/2026/08…Fedorov has often been credited with being the architect of Ukraine’s current war strategy
The Jerusalem Postjpost.com/international/intern…Exclusive: Ukraine reveals its Achilles’ heel to CNN as Patriot missile launchers run dry
CNNcnn.com/2026/08…Fedorov has often been credited with being the architect of Ukraine’s current war strategy
The Jerusalem Postjpost.com/international/intern…Russian attacks hit energy infrastructure in six regions, with Donetsk Oblast worst affected
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Russia has repeatedly battered the Ukrainian power grid since its all-out invasion more than four years ago
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/ukraine…Ukraine’s Fedorov Protests Enter Their Second Month
Forbes UKforbes.com/sites/davidkirichen…Protesters are marching through Kyiv calling for Mykhailo Fedorov's reinstatement as defence minister and for the authorities to engage in dialogue with the public
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Ukraine and Russia trade missile barrages, killing at least 12
The Timesthetimes.com/world/russia…Fedorov has often been credited with being the architect of Ukraine’s current war strategy
The Jerusalem Postjpost.com/international/intern…Zelensky regains control after a month of political crisis
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/international…Before his ouster last month, Fedorov had helped design Ukraine's strategy seeking to bring an end to the war by turning to drones and robots to beat back a larger adversary
CBS Newscbsnews.com/news/fired…Zelenskyy receives report from commander-in-chief: they discuss strengthening Sloviansk and Kostiantynivka fronts
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…The armed forces later lifted an air threat alert in regions near Russia
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Russian ballistic attacks intensify as Kyiv claims Dnipropetrovsk advance
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…The armed forces later lifted an air threat alert in regions near Russia
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Ukraine tests jet-powered interceptor capable of exceeding 600 km/h
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…But this year, supplies of Patriot missiles have run out and Kyiv has suffered the consequences
Guardiantheguardian.com/commentisfree/…Russia vows to "freeze" Ukraine this winter, Ukrainian military promises to "keep warm" by Russian refinery fires
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…But this year, supplies of Patriot missiles have run out and Kyiv has suffered the consequences
Guardiantheguardian.com/commentisfree/…Russia's missile storm forces Ukraine to dig up Soviet S-300s as Patriot stocks hit breaking point
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/videos/worl…Kyiv is seeking hundreds of interceptors, but new production will come too late, the war with Iran has strained U.S. supplies, and several of Ukraine’s leading European backers say they have few left that they can safely donate
Politico Europepolitico.eu/article/europe…Over 60% of Ukrainians trust Zaluzhnyi and Fedorov, Zelenskyy ranks fourth
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…The Atlantic reveals why Elon Musk is refusing to let Ukraine use Starlink for strikes on Russian territory
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…This video explains the new Starlink dispute, why Musk says he fears escalation, how it could affect Ukraine’s long-range drone campaign, and why this comes as Kyiv faces uncertainty over Patriot missile production
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/videos/no…Zelenskyy ranks sixth in political leaders trust rating
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Over 60% of Ukrainians do not support Fedorov's dismissal
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Former defence minister Fedorov pledges not to oppose Zelenskyy until war ends
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Fedorov, 35, was appointed in January on a mandate to modernize and digitize the Ukrainian military
The Manila Timesmanilatimes.net/2026/08…Thousands join march for defence sector reforms in Kyiv
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Most concerning was the news from Ukrainian soldiers in the eastern region of Donetsk that Russia was “effectively cutting off” Kostiantynivka, the southernmost of four “fortress cities” Russia had pledged to overthrow in a bid to capture the remaining free territory of the region by the end of the year
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/features/2026…Ex-defence minister Fedorov: Zelenskyy told me he wanted Klymenko to replace me just before faction meeting
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Trump and Zelenskyy Meet at White House to Discuss Patriot Missiles and Reviving Russia Peace Talks Soon
International Business Times AUibtimes.com.au/trump/zelenskyy…Patriot deal, sanctions push mark warming ties between Zelensky and Trump
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/world/americas…"We must strengthen operations": Ukraine's new military chief holds first call with NATO's top commander in Europe
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…On Monday, his first meeting with Andy Burnham as PM confirmed continuity in the UK’s steadfast support for Ukraine
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…Come Back Alive Foundation director Taras Chmut on Fedorov's dismissal, army leadership and the risks facing Ukraine
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Zelenskyy on defence sector reshuffle: Some problems cannot be solved from one side
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Ukraine has witnessed ten consecutive days of protests from Kyiv to Kharkiv, piling fresh political pressure on President Volodymyr Zelensky
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/videos/from…Ukraine: Kyiv protests continue after Zelensky fires defense minister
France 24france24.com/en/ukraine…Ukraine has witnessed ten consecutive days of protests from Kyiv to Kharkiv, piling fresh political pressure on President Volodymyr Zelensky
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/videos/from…Zelensky tries to fix crisis over removal of defence minister and counts the cost
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…Ukraine replaced its top military and political defence personnel in the past week even as its armed forces arguably achieved their best performance in three years
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…Protests against Fedorov's dismissal continue for ninth day in Kyiv and other cities
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Protesters chant slogans and wave the Ukranian flag as they take part in a demonstration against President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov in Kyiv on July 16
Foreign Policyforeignpolicy.com/2026/07…A show of strength from Ukrainian society
Le Mondelemonde.fr/en/opinion…Every spring, the government prepares for elections, while every summer it reshuffles cabinet ministers, often sparking public protests
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/articles…EU ambassador to Ukraine hopes change of leadership at Defence Ministry will not slow arrival of European aid
Ukrainska Pravdapravda.com.ua/eng/news…Nightmare for Putin as Ukraine kills '5,000 Russian troops per week'
Daily Expressexpress.co.uk/news/world…Ukraine replaced its top military and political defence personnel in the past week even as its armed forces arguably achieved their best performance in three years
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…