Fedorov details Washington visit, announces new Ukraine tech push

Former Ukrainian defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov visited Washington, where he met with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor. Their discussion focused on innovation, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence, as per Fedorov's post on Aug. 31. Ukraine boasts one of the world's most convenient digital states, according to the ex-minister, and the next step is to leverage this expertise to initiate new technology and innovation projects with global assistance.

Fedorov praised William Taylor's deep understanding of the Ukrainian context and ongoing initiatives to support the nation's development. The duo also discussed Ukraine's requirements to counter Russia, emphasizing unity among the state, citizens, military, and private sector around a shared objective. Fedorov highlighted that Ukraine's digital transformation strategies are being examined by other countries, positioning it as a prime example of technology's transformative power even during wartime.

He concluded that this marks just the beginning of extensive international collaboration, with dozens of fresh partnerships and projects on the horizon. On Aug. 30, Fedorov launched his working trip to Washington, aiming to meet with venture fund representatives, entrepreneurs, tech companies, experts, and organizations that could serve as partners for future Ukrainian projects and contribute to strengthening the country.

Fedorov specifically mentioned a new investment fund for defense technologies as a key focus of his trip. In an interview with the Financial Times, he expressed readiness to assist the United States in building a drone army in exchange for supplying Ukraine with missiles for its Patriot air defense systems.