Mykhailo Fedorov

New defence minister – what to expect? | Yurii Butusov. VIDEO Yurii Butusov, a platoon commander with the National Guard of Ukraine’s 13th Khartiia Brigade, is analysing personnel changes in the government in a live broadcast, including the appointment of Mykhailo Fedorov as Ukraine’s defence minister. 14.01.26 22:00 7 304 22 Previously in trend: Defense Ministry appointments Personnel changes in government

Defense Ministry to propose systemic solutions to problems with TCR. Larger-scale mobilization changes needed, Zelenskyy says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held his first meeting with newly appointed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The talks focused, in particular, on changes to the mobilization process. 14.01.26 16:39 12 240 109 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Mobilisation in Ukraine

Armed Forces of Ukraine plan to increase strike depth with Molniya-type drone analogues, Fedorov says In Ukraine, a decision has already been made to introduce new strike capabilities, including long-range drones, to intensify strikes on Russian troops. 14.01.26 15:15 2 153 21 Previously in trend: Drone industry

Two million Ukrainians are wanted, 200,000 went AWOL, - Fedorov. VIDEO The system of training Ukrainian military personnel needs to be changed quickly and once and for all. 14.01.26 13:21 21 677 42 Previously in trend: Staff changes

Rada appointed Fedorov as Minister of Defence of Ukraine The Verkhovna Rada supported the appointment of Mykhailo Fedorov as Minister of Defence of Ukraine. 14.01.26 13:00 6 206 79 Previously in trend: Defense Ministry appointments Staff changes

Verkhovna Rada supported Fedorov’s resignation from Ministry of Digital Transformation The Verkhovna Rada supported the resignation of Mykhailo Fedorov from the post of First Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Ministry of Digital Transformation. 13.01.26 14:13 1 266 15 Previously in trend: Staff changes

Verkhovna Rada committee backs Fedorov’s resignation as head of Digital Transformation Ministry The Verkhovna Rada committee on digital transformation supported the resignation of Mykhailo Fedorov as First Deputy Prime Minister and head of the Ministry of Digital Transformation. 12.01.26 17:17 873 13 Previously in trend: Defense Ministry appointments Staff changes

I expect that Fedorov will be appointed Minister of Defence of Ukraine next week, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expects that next week the Verkhovna Rada will support the candidacy of Mykhailo Fedorov for the post of Minister of Defense of Ukraine. 10.01.26 18:31 2 185 47

Shmyhal and Fedorov submitted their resignations to Rada Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal and Digital Transformation Minister Mykhailo Fedorov have submitted their resignations to the Ukrainian Parliament. 09.01.26 18:27 6 085 51 Previously in trend: Staff changes

Zelenskyy discussed format of Ministry of Defence’s work with Fedorov: "Main principle is that technology must save lives of soldiers." On Monday, January 5, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with the current Minister of Digital Transformation and candidate for the post of Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov, the format of changes in the work of the defense department. 05.01.26 18:04 1 862 40 Previously in trend: Staff changes

Zelenskyy proposes Fedorov to become new Defence Minister The head of state said this in a video address, Censor.NET reports. 02.01.26 21:59 15 836 153 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy’s address Staff changes

Digital Ministry not working on online voting system for elections, Fedorov says No work is currently underway to prepare online voting for elections. 30.12.25 17:20 668 28 Previously in trend: Electronic voting in elections

Fedorov has declined position of head of Presidential Administration. He is to head Zelenskyy’s future election campaign headquarters, - Zheleznyak. VIDEO First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov has declined the offer to head the Office of the President. In the event of elections, he may head Volodymyr Zelenskyy's campaign headquarters or new party. 13.12.25 11:20 6 211 77 Previously in trend: Meeting of Servant of People faction Who will head the Office of the President?

Shmyhal and Fedorov considered for head of President’s Office – Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is considering several candidates for the post of Head of the Office of the President. 08.12.25 20:16 3 208 57 Previously in trend: Who will head the Office of the President?

EU to give first grants to Ukrainian firms for interceptor drones and radars – Fedorov The Brave1 defence tech cluster is launching a new grant programme, EU4UA Defence Tech, with a total fund of €3.3 million. 01.12.25 18:10 12 0 Previously in trend: Production of drones Drone industry

Zelenskyy and Fedorov discussed digitisation of public services, defence and digital anti-corruption projects President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting with First Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. 29.11.25 16:56 1 289 20 Previously in trend: Digitalization of the defense sector

Ukrainian drone manufacturers prepare reconnaissance aircraft, strike UAVs and bomber drones with digital links – Fedorov Ukrainian drone manufacturers are preparing a technological response to new battlefield challenges—reconnaissance aircraft, strike kamikaze drones, and bomber UAVs with digital communications links. 12.11.25 15:28 1 530 17 Previously in trend: Drone industry

Ground robotic system evacuates severely wounded soldier under fire just 20 meters from ruscists’ positions. VIDEO The "Zmii Lohistychnyi" unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) evacuated a severely wounded defender from the 11th Separate Assault Battalion of the 59th Brigade Steppe Predators. The robot retrieved the soldier directly from the front line under heavy enemy fire, with Russian positions located just 20 meters away. 15.10.25 15:59 3 889 3 Previously in trend: Evacuation by ground drone robotic ground complex Drone industry

Ukraine and Norway launch joint Brave-Norway programme to develop defence innovations Ukraine and Norway are launching a joint €20 million programme called Brave-Norway to advance Ukrainian and Norwegian defence technologies. 09.10.25 15:27 486 0 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine from Norway Development of defensive innovations Drone industry

Over 23 million Ukrainians already use Diia Diia is a platform offering over 70 digital services and 33 digital documents accessible via smartphone. More than 23 million Ukrainians are already using it. Recently, the world’s first AI assistant integrated into a government portal was presented. 08.10.25 15:40 972 24

Four companies to invest more than $100 million in Ukrainian defense technologies: Brave1 Defense Tech Valley 2025 results Four companies from Europe and the United States have announced plans to invest more than $100 million in Ukrainian defense technologies, along with the first closed funding rounds. 19.09.25 15:29 139 0 Previously in trend: Drone industry

Russia will definitely switch to jet-powered Shaheds; Ukraine is adapting tactics - Fedorov The Russian army has begun implementing technologies that allow Shahed drones to evade Ukrainian interceptor drones more effectively. Ukraine is adapting its tactics daily. 28.07.25 23:06 6 547 45 Previously in trend: Shahed upgrade jet-powered Shahed

Ukraine is ready to buy all interceptor drones that will be manufactured this year, - Fedorov The state is ready to contract all the interceptor drones that companies will be able to produce by the end of the year. 23.07.25 16:50 33 074 22 Previously in trend: Drone industry

Shmyhal and Fedorov discussed scaling up production of interceptor drones: Number of successful interceptions of "Shaheds" is growing rapidly. PHOTO Ukraine's Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal met with First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov. 19.07.25 15:26 2 804 56 Previously in trend: Drone industry

Distance learning will not be cancelled in Ukraine, - Fedorov (updated). VIDEO The order of the Ministry of Education on distance learning was cancelled on Friday. 17.07.25 13:24 5 763 17

Ukraine’s response to "Lancet" – "Bulava" strike and reconnaissance complex – is already at front line, - Fedorov. VIDEO Not long ago, the Russian "Lancet" dominated the skies. Today, it is being replaced by solutions from members of the Brave1 defence innovation cluster. DeViro's Bulava strike and reconnaissance system is already performing combat missions and outperforming "lancet" in key indicators. 12.06.25 14:09 13 465 40 Previously in trend: Production of drones

Ukraine deploys AI-powered mother drone for first time. VIDEO Artificial intelligence-based drones are already operating on the battlefield. Ukraine’s defense cluster Brave1 has developed a new AI-driven technological solution that increases the effectiveness and precision of strikes on the enemy. 29.05.25 15:40 12 616 52 Previously in trend: Brave1 developments

Fedorov announces new defense development related to drones Technology that will change the course of war: Mykhailo Fedorov announced a new defense development 20.05.25 18:21 10 657 23 Previously in trend: Developments by the Ministry of Defense

AI-powered UAVs, interceptor drones, trench EW: Fedorov names top 9 Brave1 technologies. INFOGRAPHICS Over two years, more than 3,600 developments from 1,500 developers have been registered on the Brave1 platform. 01.05.25 19:19 1 089 7 Previously in trend: Brave1 developments

Small FPV bombers tested at training ground by Brave1 developers. PHOTOS Ukrainian developers Brave1 have tested small FPV bombers at the training ground, which are cheap, resistant to EW and multifunctional. 18.04.25 18:28 2 491 8 Previously in trend: Military technologies Brave1 developments

Communication for military and critical infrastructure: Ukraine receives 5,000 more Starlink terminals from Poland. VIDEO Poland has provided Ukraine with another 5,000 Starlink terminals that will ensure uninterrupted communication in places where it is most needed - hospitals, schools, and critical infrastructure facilities. 03.04.25 17:24 799 5 Previously in trend: Starlink for Ukraine

Brave1-developed robot members evacuated three wounded soldiers who had been surrounded for month. VIDEO+PHOTOS The Ardal ground robotic system travelled more than 17 kilometres under mortar and artillery fire to evacuate wounded soldiers who could not be taken out of the grey zone. 02.04.25 16:19 6 210 2 Previously in trend: Brave1 developments

It destroys targets at sea, on land and in air: Brave 1 developers have developed Katran naval drone. VIDEO Ukraine's secret Katran maritime drone can destroy targets at sea, on land and in the air. 25.03.25 17:51 6 639 29 Previously in trend: Production of drones

Ukraine has clear plan of action in case of threat of Starlink shutdown, - Fedorov Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine for Innovation, Education, Science and Technology Mykhailo Fedorov said that in the event of a threat to cut off Starlink, Ukraine would be able to "effectively adapt". 15.03.25 19:36 2 344 41 Previously in trend: Starlink replacement for Ukraine Starlink for Ukraine

"Swarm" of drones will appear in Ukraine in 2025 – Fedorov This year, a so-called "swarm" of drones will start operating in Ukraine. Also, the production of explosives is going to be launched this year. 21.02.25 19:59 4 107 37

Only 4% of recipients of "Zelenskyy’s thousand" donate to Armed Forces Already, 1.8 million adults and 520 thousand children have received UAH 1,000 to their National Cashback card under the Winter eSupport programme. 13.12.24 18:21 11 741 201

"Fedorov was suspended because of intrigues of Yermak and Syrskyi, and development of drones stopped," - "servant of people" Bezuhla The shortage of drones at the front is linked to the removal of Mykhailo Fedorov, the head of the Ministry of Digital Transformation, from this area. This was due to intrigues against him by the head of the Presidential Office, Andrii Yermak, and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi. 10.12.24 19:10 31 916 102

Purchase of record-breaking cheap Mavic 3 drones is final act by Fedorov’s team at State Special Communications Service – Journalist Nikolov In November, the Department of Support of the State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine (SSSCIP) signed four agreements for the purchase of 2,000 sets of DJI Mavic 3E Enterprise drones for a total of UAH 190.48 million. Journalist Yurii Nikolov called this "the final act by Fedorov's team in the SSSCIP. 04.12.24 21:18 25 479 16

Developers from Brave1 have created Ukrainian Mavic, - Fedorov. PHOTO The developers of the Brave1 cluster have created a Ukrainian analogue of the Chinese Mavic drone. 03.12.24 19:42 5 615 5 Previously in trend: War

Starting from 2025, Ukrainians will be able to apply for reparations for any crimes of RF – Ministry of Digital Transformation In 2025, the Ministry of Digital Transformation plans to launch all 45 categories of claims for compensation for damages caused by Russia in the Register of Damages for Ukraine. 03.12.24 16:03 1 856 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Ukraine has attack UAVs that can cover 1,800 km - Fedorov Ukraine has attack drones that can fly 1,800 kilometres. 02.12.24 12:38 4 053 46 Previously in trend: War

Ministry of Digital Transformation is working with OP and other institutions together, - Fedorov The Ministry of Digital Transformation works together with the Ministry of Defence, the State Special Communications Service, the Office of the President, the Ministry of Strategic Industries, and the General Staff. 26.11.24 15:29 1 750 15

"Tanchyk", "Targan 2K", "Targan 200" and "Bureviy": 4 more ground robotic systems codified - Fedorov Another 4 developments from Brave1 participants will be able to operate at the front. These are robotic complexes Tanchik, Targan 2K, Targan 200 and Bureviy. 06.11.24 13:41 2 714 3

More than 10 private UAV schools completed certification in October In October 2024 alone, more than 10 private UAV schools completed certification. Each of them issues certificates to graduates, which are the basis for assigning a military specialty. 01.11.24 15:21 498 0

"Diia" is among world’s best inventions according to TIME The Diia app has been included in the list of the best inventions of 2024 in the Apps and Software category by Time magazine. 30.10.24 19:43 4 405 60

"Diia" launches recruitment to Army of drones - Ministry of Digital Transformation The "Diia" mobile app has launched a recruitment drive for the Drone Army. It is possible to join the UAV units without visiting the TCR, and the application process can be completed in a few clicks. 17.10.24 13:38 2 284 23

Ukraine launches certification of private schools for training drone operators The government has launched the creation of certified private schools to train drone operators. 01.10.24 16:18 516 1

Over 20 thousand residence permits in Ukraine have been issued by foreigners in Diia in two years - Fedorov In two years, foreigners have issued more than 20 thousand permanent and temporary residence permits in our country through the Diia app. 26.09.24 19:29 1 185 13