After Russia's 2022 invasion, Musk quickly responded to Fedorov's X request for Starlink terminals. Despite Musk's controversial comments echoing Russian talking points, Fedorov maintained contact. "I manage our relationship very carefully, trying to show we are highly
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Fedorov: Key Negotiator with Tech Giants for Ukraine
Fedorov has never taken part in peace talks. Instead, he has become the main liaison with tech giants — Ukraine’s primary contact for Elon Musk and SpaceX, which provides crucial Starlink terminals for Ukraine’s war effort. 7/
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Fedorov only minister with positive trust rating in fall 2024
In fall 2024, Fedorov was the only government minister with more trust than distrust — 31% of Ukrainians expressed confidence in him, according to the Razumkov Center. Media suggested tensions with former President's Office head Andriy Yermak. 6/
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Fedorov’s state-in-smartphone: Dia, drones, education, Brave1
Fedorov implemented "state within a smartphone" policy. The Dia app launched in 2020 brought government services to people's phones. His ministry spearheaded drone production and education reforms, and launched Brave1 to advance military tech with the Defense Ministry. 5/
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Zelenskyy praises Mykhailo’s work on Drone Line and digital services
Zelenskyy: Mykhailo is deeply involved in the Drone Line and works very effectively on digitalizing public services. Together with our military, army command, weapons producers, and partners, we must implement defense-sector changes that will be of help. 3/
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Zelenskyy proposes Mykhailo Fedorov as new defense minister
Zelenskyy has proposed Mykhailo Fedorov as Ukraine's new defense minister. Fedorov is currently deputy PM and digital transformation minister. He joined Zelenskyy's team in 2019 as chief digital strategist — Kyiv Independent. 1/
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Ukraine reshuffles top intelligence and presidential office roles
The move is part of a major shake-up. Kyrylo Budanov, military intelligence chief, becomes head of the President's Office. Oleh Ivashchenko, Foreign Intelligence Service head, takes Budanov's former role. Fedorov would replace Denys Shmyhal, who held the post less than 6
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Zelenskyy: 15-hour talks on plant, Moscow unlikely to yield
Moscow is unlikely to completely relinquish control. Zelenskyy said he and his team discussed the plant's fate for roughly 15 hours. "These are all very complex matters." 7X
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NYT article on the Ukrainian peace plan for Zaporizhzhia
Source: https://nytimes.com/2026/01/02/world/europe/ukraine-peace-plan-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant.html …
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Zelenskyy rejects US proposal for joint operation with Russia
The U.S. proposal: joint operation by the United States, Russia, and Ukraine, "with the Americans acting as chief manager." Zelenskyy rejected it: "How can there be joint commercial activity with the Russians after everything that has happened?" 5/