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Zelenskiy nominates Defence Minister Fedorov for new term

7/15/2026

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President Volodymyr Zelenskiy nominated Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov for a new term, with parliament voting Thursday.
Fedorov’s tenure is credited with expanding drone procurement, launching a nationwide digital services app, and using data-driven strategies against Russian forces.
Mechanised Brigade commander Andriy Nazarenko said his unit unequivocally supports Fedorov.
Ukraine still faces a shortage of U.S.-designed interceptors and anticipates a winter of Russian missile strikes on the power grid.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskiy nominated Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov for a new term, with parliament voting Thursday.
Fedorov’s tenure is credited with expanding drone procurement, launching a nationwide digital services app, and using data-driven strategies against Russian forces.
Mechanised Brigade commander Andriy Nazarenko said his unit unequivocally supports Fedorov.
Ukraine still faces a shortage of U.S.-designed interceptors and anticipates a winter of Russian missile strikes on the power grid.