Mikhail Fedorov
politician
Mikhail Fedorov is a former Ukrainian Minister of Defense, dismissed in July 2025, following protests demanding his reinstatement. He has since been summoned by a temporary investigative commission of Ukraine's Verkhovna Rada over corruption allegations during the war. Fedorov has publicly criticized the Ukrainian government, called for early elections, and is now serving as an advisor to Italy's Minister of Defense. He has also been linked to discussions with Elon Musk regarding the use of Starlink for Ukrainian military operations.
Events
- Fedorov Launches Defense-Tech Firm with Palantir's Karp
- Russia calls Fedorov's Italy defense role absurd
- Musk Open to Ukraine's Long-Range Strikes Using Starlink
- Musk Allows Starlink Use for Ukraine Strikes, White House Decides
- Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov attempts to 'put the cart…
- FT: Musk was ready to allow Ukraine to use Starlink for strikes on…
- Fedorov joins Italy's defense team after Ukraine exit
- Russia claims Ukraine losing war and collapsing internally
- Ukraine Losing War, Ex-Minister Says
- Ukraine summons ex-defense minister over corruption probe
Recent coverage
- «Like Zelensky — impatient». Why ex-defense minister Fedorov, who was considered a competitor to the president of Ukraine, suddenly left the agenda — Важные истории
- Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada excludes holding elections in Ukraine — Вести
- Fedorov found a way to stay in the spotlight — Рыбарь
- Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov, fired this summer, announced creation of technological defense company — Радио Свобода
- Fedorov found investor for his defense company — Вести
- Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov Created Defense Company. Main Investor Will Be CEO of American Technology... — DW Главное
- Zakharova called Fedorov's appointment as advisor to the head of Italy's ministry of defense absurd — Ведомости
- Zakharova called Fedorov's appointment to Italy's Ministry of Defense a theater of absurdity — Вечерняя Москва
- Zakharova called appointment of Fedorov as advisor in Italy's Ministry of Defense a "theater of absurdity" — Вести
- Deputy told about tactics of Ukrainian refugees to discredit Zelensky — Вести
- Expert: VU need Patriot missile systems amid shortage of missiles — РИАМО
- FT: Musk allowed use of Starlink for strikes on Russia — Ведомости
- FT sources say Musk ready to give Kyiv agreement on strikes deep into Russia using Starlink — BBC News Русская служба
- FT: Elon Musk ready to allow Ukraine to use Starlink for strikes on Russia — Вечерняя Москва
- FT: Musk ready to allow Ukraine to use Starlink for strikes on Russia — Новая газета Европа
- FT: Musk allowed use of Starlink for strikes on Ukrainian forces deep inside Russia — Коммерсантъ
- FT: Musk ready to allow Ukraine to use Starlink for strikes on Russia — Meduza
- FT: Musk was ready to allow Ukraine to use Starlink for strikes on Russia — Дождь (Telegram)
- FT: Musk told Ukraine he is 'open' to the idea of long-range strikes on Russia using Starlink — The Moscow Times
- Musk agrees to strikes on Russia using Starlink, decision rests with White House - Financial Times — DW Главное