Fedorov reveals what he plans to do after leaving Ukraine's government

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov intends to concentrate on developing defense startups, establishing a think tank, and undertaking public initiatives post his departure from the government, as revealed in a Channel 24 interview on August 23. Fedorov aims to execute a plan he previously devised for the Defense Ministry, known as Air-Land-Economy, which emphasizes three primary areas: safeguarding Ukraine’s airspace, halting Russian forces' progress, and diminishing Russia's economic influence.

Recognizing the necessity of systemic changes and efficient governance, Fedorov incorporated Democracy as an additional component to the original plan.

One of his principal future endeavors involves launching a venture capital fund to entice Western investment, thereby supporting Ukrainian defense startups and developers. Fedorov highlighted low-cost AI-powered missiles, automation on the battlefield, and the creation of systems utilizing numerous battlefield sensors as pivotal areas for investment.

He stressed the importance of diminishing the role of infantry in combat zones, as armed forces would enter territories previously occupied by the enemy solely after the deployment of robots and drones. Fedorov emphasized that the objective is to saturate the battlefield with sensors capable of identifying enemy infantry movements, consequently triggering reconnaissance efforts and neutralizing the adversary.

In addition to his ventures in defense technology, Fedorov intends to establish a think tank consisting of analysts and policymakers to devise concepts for subsequent stages of the war, the eradication of Russia, and forthcoming alterations within the Ukrainian state. The think tank's responsibility is to formulate a vision for the forthcoming stages of the war, maintain relevance, and propose measures to the government for implementing these changes.

Fedorov also plans to focus on artificial intelligence and defense technology initiatives and allocate a segment of his time to civic endeavors aimed at preparing Ukraine for the resurgence of democratic processes. He is concurrently working on several projects, such as aiding foundations centered around reforms and initiating investment partnerships to bolster changes in public administration.