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Zelensky Reshuffles Defense Team, Appoints Tech-Savvy Fedorov

1/3/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on January 2 that Mykhailo Fedorov would replace Denys Shmyhal, the defense minister.
Fedorov, currently the deputy prime minister and digital transformation minister, is known for drone technology and government digitalization.
The reshuffle also includes Kyrylo Budanov's appointment as head of the presidential office.
Fedorov has led projects linking military tech with defense and has engaged tech giants, including Elon Musk, to support Ukraine's defense.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on January 2 that Mykhailo Fedorov would replace Denys Shmyhal, the defense minister.
Fedorov, currently the deputy prime minister and digital transformation minister, is known for drone technology and government digitalization.
The reshuffle also includes Kyrylo Budanov's appointment as head of the presidential office.
Fedorov has led projects linking military tech with defense and has engaged tech giants, including Elon Musk, to support Ukraine's defense.