Kyivstar aims to become leading AI player in Ukraine – CEO
Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest mobile operator, aims to become a leading player in artificial intelligence (AI) in Ukraine, both in terms of customer service and in terms of infrastructure, CEO and company President Oleksandr Komarov has said.
Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest mobile operator, aims to become a leading player in artificial intelligence (AI) both in customer service and infrastructure, according to CEO Oleksandr Komarov. During a presentation of the company's third-quarter results, Komarov expressed the company's vision to become a key player in AI in Ukraine.
The CEO outlined three key elements for achieving this goal: developing a large language model in cooperation with the Ministry of Digital Transformation, leveraging Kyivstar's experience and competencies in sovereign AI infrastructure, and strengthening the company's position in modern cloud technologies through the acquisition of GigaCloud.
Komarov emphasized that Kyivstar is not waiting for the end of the war to develop AI infrastructure, but rather seeks to protect and minimize risks through attracting investment, including foreign investment. The company signed a memorandum of understanding with VEON and the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine in June to create an AI Data Center in Ukraine.
In the third quarter of 2026, Kyivstar reported an 18.7% increase in EBITDA to UAH 8.4 billion, a 26.5% rise in revenue to UAH 15.6 billion, and a net profit of $99 million.
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