Mykhailo Fedorov

Politician, Businessman

Ukrainian Vasylivka, Ukraine Aquarius

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician, Businessman
NationalityUkrainian
Date of Birth21/01/1991
Age35 years
BirthplaceVasylivka, Ukraine
Zodiac SignAquarius

Latest News about Mykhailo Fedorov

26/09/2026

Fedorov announced a new 'Army of Robots' initiative and a defence technology company aimed at fielding networks of ground robots and sensors on the front line. He presented the plan at IT Arena in Lviv, describing it as a 'new Manhattan Project' for Ukraine. He has since been working outside government since leaving office.

18/08/2026

Fedorov publicly called for Ukraine to hold elections despite the ongoing war with Russia and martial law. In a video posted on YouTube, he urged a legal and safe mechanism to restore a full democratic process. The call was seen as the largest challenge to President Zelenskyy's power since the start of the conflict.

15/07/2026

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy removed Mykhailo Fedorov as Minister of Defence during a cabinet shake-up, citing a feud with the top general, Oleksandr Syrskyi. The dismissal, after only six months in the post, was widely seen as surprising given his popularity as a reformist figure. It triggered weeks of protests across Ukrainian cities.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameMykhailo Albertovych Fedorov
Other Name(s)
  • Michael Fedorov
  • Fedorov Mykhailo
Famous forHis sudden dismissal as Ukraine's Minister of Defence in July 2026 after serving just six months, and his prior role as Ukraine's first Minister of Digital Transformation who championed the Army of Drones initiative and the Diia digital passport app.

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityZaporizhzhya National University, Zaporizhzhya
Educational QualificationA bachelor's degree in Sociology and Management

Personal Life

Languages
  • Ukrainian
  • Russian
  • English

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date20/09/2014

Family

Wife/SpouseAnastasia Volodymyrivna Fedorova
ChildrenMariya
Parents
  • Albert
  • head of the finance department

Career

Political PartyServant of the People
Political Journey
  • In 2014: Joined the 5.10 party
  • In 2019: Appointed as an adviser to President Zelenskyy on digital transformation
  • In July 2019: Joined the Servant of the People party and was elected as a Member of Parliament
  • In August 2019: Appointed as Deputy Prime Minister and Ukraine's first Minister of Digital Transformation
  • In March 2023: Became Deputy Prime Minister for Innovation, Education, Science and Technology Development
  • In July 2025: Promoted to First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine
  • In January 2026: Appointed as Minister of Defence of Ukraine
  • In July 2026: Dismissed as Minister of Defence
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • In 2022: Named as one of the TIME magazine's 100 Next most influential emerging leaders
  • In 2022: Included in Politico Europe's Tech 28 list of the most influential people shaping Europe's digital future
  • In 2023: Received Atlantic Council's Distinguished Leadership Award for his contributions to Ukraine's digital transformation and wartime innovation
  • In 2023: Honoured with the Order of Merit (First Class) by the President of Ukraine for his outstanding service to the nation
  • In 2024: Received the Mieczysław F. Rakowski Award from the Polish Economic Society for advancing digital innovation and public administration

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/michael.fedorov/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/fedorov1991/
Twitterhttps://x.com/FedorovMykhailo

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Mykhailo Fedorov was born and raised in Vasylivka, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union (now Ukraine).
2. In 2009, Fedorov enrolled at Zaporizhzhya National University, where he studied Sociology and Management.
3. He founded SMM Studio, one of Ukraine’s early digital marketing agencies, in 2013.
4. He played a key role in the recognition of digital passports through the Diia app.
5. He co-launched the Army of Drones initiative to strengthen Ukraine’s military capabilities during the war.

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