Mykhailo Fedorov

Ukraine introduces 'white list' for Starlink terminals amid Russian misuse — Fedorov

Ukraine has approved a resolution introducing a “white list” for Starlink satellite communication terminals as only verified and officially registered ones will be allowed to operate in the country, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov wrote on Feb. 2.

2 February, 11:58 AM

Ukraine to disconnect unverified Starlink terminals amid push to counter Russian drones — Fedorov

Ukraine will begin registering all Starlink terminals and cut off access for any unverified devices, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced on Feb. 1.

1 February, 11:38 PM

Ukraine plans AI air defense to stop Russia’s terror

Ukraine wants to build an air-defense system powered by artificial intelligence that could strip Russia of its main advantage, Washington Post columnist David Ignatius wrote on Jan. 20, after visiting Kyiv.

21 January, 10:11 AM

Fedorov outlines Zelenskyy’s objectives to pressure Russia to halt the war

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has set clear objectives aimed at forcing Russia to halt its war against Ukraine, including inflicting heavy personnel losses on the enemy as a key step toward that goal, Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said during a meeting with media on Jan. 20.

20 January, 06:56 PM

New Defense Minister Fedorov reveals scale of wanted and AWOL cases

Nearly 2 million Ukrainians are wanted for violating military registration rules, and around 200,000 service members are listed as absent without leave (AWOL), Ukraine’s newly appointed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov told parliament on Jan. 14.

14 January, 04:15 PM

Parliament appoints Mykhailo Fedorov as Ukraine’s Defense Minister

Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada appointed Mykhailo Fedorov as Defense Minister as 277 lawmakers voted in favor of the decision, MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak wrote on Jan. 14.

14 January, 02:32 PM

Ukrainian parliament committees back Fedorov for defense, Shmyhal for energy posts

Parliamentary committees endorsed the appointments of Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister and Denys Shmyhal as energy minister and first deputy prime minister, MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported on Telegram on Jan. 13.

13 January, 05:51 PM

Zelenskyy nominates Fedorov as Ukraine's defense minister

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy submitted the candidacy of former Digital Transformation Minister and First Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov to lead the Defense Ministry, according to a draft resolution posted on the Verkhovna Rada website on Jan. 13.

13 January, 05:25 PM

Zelenskyy expects Rada to name Fedorov Defense Chief

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he expects Ukraine’s parliament next week to back the nomination of Mykhailo Fedorov as defense minister, speaking in an address on Jan. 10.

11 January, 11:55 AM

Fedorov may be given mandate to replace Syrskyi, says MP Zheleznyak

Mykhailo Fedorov will have a mandate to dismiss Ukraine’s top military commander Oleksandr Syrskyi if appointed defense minister, MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak, first deputy head of the parliamentary finance, tax and customs policy committee, told Radio NV on Jan. 6.

6 January, 04:06 PM

Ukraine to launch pilot 5G in parts of two cities within weeks

A pilot 5G project will be launched in parts of two Ukrainian cities within the next few weeks, Ukraine’s Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov said on Dec. 29, in a video posted on TikTok.

30 December 2025, 02:48 PM

Still no decision on Yermak’s replacement

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is still considering candidates to serve as his new chief-of-staff, Zelenskyy told reporters on Dec. 8.

9 December 2025, 02:54 AM

Fedorov as Presidential Chief of Staff may trigger talks of post-war politics - NV video

Some Ukrainian politics will interpret Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov appointment for President's Office head post as a signal that war is ending and it is time for elections, Holos party MP Andrii Osadchuk told Radio NV on Dec. 7.

8 December 2025, 11:05 AM

Digital Transformation Minister seen as main pick for Presidential Office leadership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is considering Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov as the main candidate to lead the Presidential Office, Ukrainska Pravda reported on Dec. 5.

5 December 2025, 01:46 PM

New head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office to be announced today — MP

The new head of the Presidential Office will be announced on Dec. 5, Golos MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak reported in his Telegram channel, noting that a week has passed since Andriy Yermak’s dismissal as Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff.

5 December 2025, 12:49 PM

Ukraine and NATO launch joint program for defense innovation

Ukraine and NATO will jointly launch the first UNITE — Brave NATO program aimed at accelerating the development of defense innovations, Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov wrote on Nov. 26.

26 November 2025, 01:38 PM

Ukraine announces mass production of a new drone to replace Mavic, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine has found an alternative to Mavic drones and plans to mass-produce them, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said after a meeting of the Supreme Commander’s staff on Nov. 7.

7 November 2025, 06:24 PM

Diia app to allow audit of access to state registries

Ukrainians will soon be able to see all requests for their personal data held in state registries though the Diia e-governance app, Digital Transformation Ministry announced on Oct. 3.

4 October 2025, 02:16 AM

Poland extends funding for Starlink terminals in Ukraine — Fedorov

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has approved a law granting his government the authority to continue covering subscription costs for Starlink terminals in Ukraine, Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Sept. 29.

30 September 2025, 11:48 AM

Ukraine nears frontline deployment of long-range kamikaze drones – photos

Ukraine's Brave1 defense technology cluster has tested strike kamikaze drones capable of resisting electronic warfare and reaching over 40 kilometers, Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov reported on X on Sept. 15.

15 September 2025, 06:25 PM

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