Following his dismissal, former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced plans to establish a venture fund for defence startups, a think tank, and engage in civic initiatives.

A protest organizer in Kyiv has reportedly disowned Mykhailo Fedorov's call for elections, as demonstrations in support of a sacked defense minister reportedly subside. Experts suggest Fedorov's actions may have gone too far.

Following his dismissal, Mykhailo Fedorov has publicly criticized the Ukrainian regime and advocated for presidential elections, a move an expert warns could potentially benefit Russia.

Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's recently ousted defence minister, called for elections, citing a crisis of governance and posing a significant internal challenge to President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov stated in an interview that Ukraine must defeat Russia in every technological cycle, emphasizing the importance of technological superiority.

The administrator of a Telegram chat coordinating protests against the dismissal of former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov was detained, and their social media accounts were compromised.

Former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov says his team has developed a plan to reform mobilisation through phased call-ups, improved military service conditions and greater opportunities for others…

A recent survey indicates that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would lose in a potential second round of presidential elections against figures like Kyrylo Budanov, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, and Mykhailo Fedorov.

Ukraine's recently ousted defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, stated that the country's tech-heavy strategy, including its killer robot program, will continue despite political turmoil.

Ukraine's former defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, stated that a planned mobilisation reform was intended to be launched in August to significantly improve army staffing by September.

The tenth mass protest against the dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov as head of the Ministry of Defence took place in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities on July 25.

For the ninth day, protesters in Kyiv are on the streets, chanting the name of former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and demanding his return. The demonstrations highlight widespread public support for the ex-minister.

Protests in Kyiv have entered their eighth day, initially demanding the reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov as Minister of Defence, and now also calling for the removal of Vitalii Kim from the post of Minister of Veterans.

Demonstrators have gathered in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for the seventh consecutive day, demanding the reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov as Ukraine's defence minister.

Former Croatian Foreign Minister Miro Kovač stated that former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is closely linked to American drone companies and that there is a dispute over Ukraine's war strategy.

The dismissal of Ukraine's Defense Minister has sparked widespread protests across the country, with demonstrators giving President Zelensky until Friday to reinstate the former minister, Mykhailo Fedorov.

The director of Ukrainska Pravda, Sevgil Musaieva, suggests that Mykhailo Fedorov was removed from his position due to being 'too popular' and 'inconvenient' in Kyiv.

Veteran Dmytro Koziatynskyi has called for another protest on July 18, urging people to demand the dismissal of Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and the appointment of Mykhailo Fedorov as defence minister.

Mykhailo Fedorov, the former Defense Minister, has stated he does not see himself as an advisor to the President but will continue to be part of the President's team.

Ukraine's parliament has approved Serhiy Koretskyy as the new Prime Minister, with his key task being preparation for winter. This appointment follows the resignation of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who declined President Zelenskyy's offer to become an advisor.

Ukraine's defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, is attempting to implement reforms and conduct a performance review of the army, facing skepticism from generals.

Ukraine's Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov met with his team and Deputy Commander of the Air Force Pavlo Lazar in the Sumy region to find solutions for enhancing the area's air defense capabilities.

Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced that new aid packages, including long-range artillery, cruise missiles, and drone support, have been pledged by allies at the latest Ukraine Defence Contact Group (Ramstein format) meeting.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov held discussions with US Congressmen Richard Blumenthal and Jim Himes, focusing on Ukraine's strategic defense priorities, including air defense, battlefield support, and technological cooperation.

Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced Kyiv's strategic goal to inflict at least 200 Russian troop losses for every square kilometre of Moscow's advance.

Ukraine's Minister of Defense, Mykhailo Fedorov, announced the successful completion of the country's first aerial bomb after 17 months of development. The new weapon is expected to be deployed soon.

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Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov held meetings in Sweden to increase military assistance to Ukraine, focusing on preparatory work for signing contracts.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced the expansion of a credit system that allows military units to acquire weapons using points earned on the front lines via the Brave1 Market government platform.

Ukrainian Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov held a meeting with Norwegian Defense Minister Tore Sandvik to discuss priorities for defense cooperation.

Ukraine's 35-year-old Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov aims to streamline the Ukrainian state and army through technological progress and innovation, leveraging his connection with Elon Musk.

Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said ⁠a platform had been created to safely train AI models without giving away sensitive data

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov discussed the Drone Line project, support for the F-16 program, and the supply of long-range artillery ammunition with Dutch Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius.

Ukraine's Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov outlined the country's wartime strategy on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, aiming to increase the cost of the war for Moscow to force a peace agreement.

Ratel Robotics said it had adapted one of its ground robot models to carry and launch fiber-optic drones. Ratel Robotics A Ukrainian arms maker said one of its ground robots can now launch fiber-optic aerial drones. It said the robot can launch them closer to the front without putting operators at risk. "Everything is as safe as possible for all people performing this mission," the CEO told Business Insider. A Ukrainian arms company says it has modified one of its ground robots to carry and launch unjammable fiber-optic drones. Ukrainian forces can put the drones in the air closer to the front without exposing pilots. Ratel Robotics shared a video this week of its Ratel H model robot equipped with a protected box. In the clip, the launcher opens up and releases a small drone connected to a fiber-optic cable. The uncrewed ground vehicle functions as a mobile launch point. CEO Taras Ostapchuk told Business Insider the "ground robot becomes like a base station" for the up to four drones that it can carry. Those bases are typically human-operated launch points, where pilots need to be closer to danger to put the drone in the air. Ostapchuk said that the ground robot can drop off operators at a safe location and then continue toward the front to launch the drones. The operators remotely controlling it and the fiber-optic drones can hang back "in the safest place possible." The aim is that "everything is as safe as possible for all people performing this mission," the CEO said. Fiber-optic drones, which receive signals by a thin cable rather than radio links, have become central to the war because they can't be jammed by electronic warfare like other drones — though their range is limited and the cable can be cut or snagged. Fiber-optic drones can't be jammed by electronic warfare. Kostiantyn Liberov/Libkos/Getty Images It is unclear how many of Ratel Robotics' systems have been adapted for this mission or whether they are already in the field. Drone carriers are not necessarily a new concept. For instance, Ukrainian soldiers say Russia is using its medium-sized strike drones to fly smaller drones into battle like "an aircraft carrier." Ground robots account for only a small share of Ukraine's drone missions, but the technology is becoming more prolific. New Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov said this week that Ukrainian forces carried out more than 7,000 combat and logistics missions with ground robotic systems in January. He added that production and upgrades are accelerating. Ukraine uses its fleet of ground robots for many different missions, including carrying ammunition and gear, evacuating wounded soldiers, laying mines, demining, firing on Russian positions, and exploding near targets. Ukraine uses robots for a host of uses, including firing at Russian positions and carrying wounded troops. Serhii Mykhalchuk/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images The Ratel H can carry more than 880 pounds and can travel more than 37 miles. The company says it is multipurpose, able to transport cargo and evacuate wounded soldiers. The robot can also be equipped with weaponry and electronic warfare systems. The West is paying close attention to Ukraine's fight, seeking to learn lessons about what it would need to fight Russia. Ground robots are drawing close scrutiny in the West. Western militaries have fielded similar systems, but not at this scale or across so many roles, and Ukrainian companies are pushing the technology forward. Read the original article on Business Insider

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Ukraine's former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov stated he is not opposed to any particular politician and will decide on his participation in potential elections once preparations for the process are complete.

Ukraine's ousted Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's attempt to escalate a political dispute with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by advocating for wartime elections has reportedly failed.

Activists gathered in Kyiv's Mariinsky Park, demanding the reinstatement of Mykhailo Fedorov as Defense Minister, reacted negatively to the news of Yevhen Chmara's appointment to lead the Ministry of Defense.

Protesters are marching through Kyiv, calling for Mykhailo Fedorov's reinstatement as defense minister and urging authorities to engage in dialogue with the public.

Ukraine is grappling with a mobilization crisis, as over 200,000 soldiers are reportedly absent without permission. Mykhailo Fedorov advocates for a reform of the recruitment system to address the significant personnel issues.

Mykhailo Fedorov, who was dismissed from his position as Ukraine's defense minister in mid-July, still expresses hope of returning to the post.

Mykhailo Fedorov, the day after his dismissal as Ukrainian Defense Minister, received a call from Italy expressing interest in him advising the Italian Defense Ministry.

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A recent public opinion poll in Ukraine indicates that former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov's approval ratings have risen by 30% amid protests, now exceeding those of President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Ukraine's Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced that the country will soon begin exporting weapons, as all necessary regulatory decisions have been prepared.

Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called on Kyiv's European partners to allocate €6.6 billion from the European Peace Facility to address Ukraine's defense needs.

Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and his Latvian counterpart Raivis Melnis have agreed on joint areas of cooperation for the development of unmanned systems.

Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov held talks with counterparts from Germany and the UK, as well as NATO's secretary general, to agree on key battlefield priorities including air defense, ammunition, and drones.

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Ukraine's Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced that over 1,170 km of anti-drone protection has been installed along logistics routes in frontline oblasts, with the pace of work doubling compared to the previous year.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius visited Ukraine's frontline regions.

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Ukraine’s Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for expanding joint capabilities in the development and production of systems to counter ballistic missiles during an E5-format video conference with representatives of France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom.