Mykhailo Fedorov

Force in Play

Nominated January 2, 2026 amid military restructuring

Russia escalated missile and drone strikes in the week before the first trilateral talks since February, damaging energy facilities in 12 regions on Nov 9. At least four people were killed in attacks on Odesa and the Kyiv region, a 2-year-old was injured in Kharkiv, and Dnipro and Kamianske lost power.

Updated 2 days ago

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As of July 2026: Out of office; protesters demand his return

Ukraine changed the general running its war. On July 22, President Volodymyr Zelensky named Mykhailo Drapatyi, a 43-year-old combat commander, to replace 60-year-old Oleksandr Syrskyi as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.

Updated Jul 22

Rule Changes

As of July 2026: 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 Jul 2

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As of May 2026: 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