Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Nominates Fedorov for Defense Minister Role Amid Tech Push
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Key Points:
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed First Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov to become Ukraine’s new Minister of Defense, highlighting his involvement in digital transformation and the "Drone Line" project.
- Current Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal will remain in government with a new role in state administration, as Zelenskyy emphasizes the need for defense sector reforms to maintain progress.
- Fedorov is credited with leading Ukraine’s digital government initiatives, including the creation of Diia, which significantly advanced public service digitization and reduced corruption.
- He also founded BRAVE1, a defense-tech innovation platform that accelerates the development of battlefield technologies such as drones and AI solutions.
- Additionally, Zelensky
