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Ukraine’s ousted defence minister plans US trip to raise project funding

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Ousted Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov plans to visit the United States to raise funding for new defence technology projects, including an investment fund. According to a source close to Fedorov, he will not be meeting with US politicians or officials, but rather seeking to launch various initiatives related to the war and Ukrainian startups. The exact dates of his trip are unknown. Fedorov has ties to US companies such as SpaceX and Palantir, which have provided significant support to Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion.

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's administration in Ukraine is facing corruption allegations after anti-corruption agencies launched an investigation into a network allegedly tied to his office.

This comes as Mykhailo Fedorov, the former defense minister, called for wartime elections in a video address on YouTube, directly challenging President Zelenskyy's leadership.

Fedorov's ouster from his role as defense minister sparked protests across the country, with thousands of people demanding that he be reinstated. The politician had been credited with trying to reform the ministry and introducing new technologies, such as drones, to fight against Russia.

The investigation into Zelenskyy's office is being led by Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO). The agencies announced that they are conducting an operation to expose a criminal organization allegedly led by a sitting and a former lawmaker, involving senior officials from the presidential office and other individuals.

The investigation brings additional pressure on Zelenskyy, who is already facing criticism over his decision to impose martial law in Ukraine when Russian forces invaded in February 2022. Martial law prohibits elections from being held, which has fueled Fedorov's call for wartime elections.

Fedorov's video address emphasized that democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia and that Ukraine needs to find a way to hold elections despite the ongoing war. His remarks sparked a new wave of protests in support of his demand for electoral reform.

The situation highlights the challenges facing Zelenskyy as he navigates the country's ongoing conflict with Russia while also addressing internal political tensions.

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A proponent of new military technologies and drone warfare since Russia’s 2022 invasion, Fedorov has close ties to US companies such as SpaceX and Palantir. A personal appeal he made to SpaceX owner Elon Musk led to Starlink services being turned on over Ukraine at the beginning of the war. Tens of thousands of the company’s satellite internet terminals are now the lifeblood of Ukrainian battlefield communications and important for piloting drones. The source said Fedorov was continuing to talk to Musk about Starlinks, but that no meeting between the two men was currently planned. REUTERS

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🔮 Ukraine’s ousted defence minister plans US trip to raise project funding AI generated KYIV - Ousted Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov will go to the United States to raise money for new defence technology projects as he seeks new ventures after losing his post, a source close to the former minister told Reuters.

2026-08-21 · The Straits Times

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Ukraine’s ousted defence minister plans US trip to raise project funding AI generated KYIV - Ousted Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov will go to the United States to raise money for new defence technology projects as he seeks new ventures after losing his post, a source close to the former minister told Reuters. asserted

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Fedorov’s dismissal from the defence ministry in July led to weeks of protests in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities calling for his reinstatement, although they have now died down. asserted

they → lead → reinstatement

In a rupture with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Aug 18, Fedorov became the first leading Ukrainian political figure to call for wartime elections, which are prohibited under the Constitution. asserted

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The source denied earlier media reports that Fedorov was going to the US to seek political support for his election call, and said that the tech-savvy, reform-minded former minister would not be meeting US politicians or officials. “Fedorov is planning to launch a range of projects related to the war and to Ukrainian startups,” the source said, without providing any dates. asserted

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One of the projects would be an investment fund, the source said. asserted

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