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Mykhailo Fedorov

Mykhailo Fedorov

Defense Minister of Ukraine

Appears in 3 stories

Born: 1991 (age 35 years), Vasylivka, Ukraine
Education: Zaporizʹkyy Natsionalʹnyy Universytet
Office: Minister of Defence of Ukraine
Previous offices: Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine (2025–2026), Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine for Innovation, Education, Science and Technology — Minister of Digital Transformation (2023–2025), Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine (2019–2023), and more
Nationality: Ukrainian

Notable Quotes

"For the first time, a clear procedure has been established that sets uniform rules for the state, manufacturers, and partners." — Mykhailo Fedorov, July 1, 2026

"Starlinks included in the 'white list' are working — Russian terminals have already been blocked." — February 5, 2026

Stories

Ukraine opens controlled weapons exports for first time since Russia's invasion

Rule Changes

Announced and now oversees the export mechanism

Ukraine's arms makers now build more weapons than their own government can afford to buy. On July 1, 2026, the Cabinet approved the first formal procedure to sell that surplus abroad, ending a de facto export freeze in place since Russia's full-scale invasion.

Updated Yesterday

SpaceX Starlink becomes a weapon in Ukraine war

Force in Play

Architect of Ukraine-SpaceX cooperation on terminal blocking

Ukraine's military has depended on Starlink satellite internet since the first week of Russia's 2022 invasion. On February 5, 2026, SpaceX cut off Russian forces from that network, collapsing command systems and halving daily assault operations within hours.

Updated May 27

Russia escalates strikes on eve of peace talks

Force in Play

Nominated January 2, 2026 amid military restructuring

Russia continues massive winter strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure and civilians amid advancing trilateral peace talks. A week after the February 4-5 Abu Dhabi round yielded a 314-POW exchange and US-Russia military dialogue, Russia launched major attacks including 408 drones/39 missiles on February 6-7 targeting energy substations and the February 13 assault with 219 drones/24 missiles killing one in Odesa. Zelenskyy accused Russia of bad faith while confirming a third round of talks for next week.

Updated May 19