{
  "id": 2202164,
  "title": "Fedorov confirms planned U.S. trip",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/fedorov-confirms-planned-u-s-trip",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T18:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Voice of Ukraine",
    "slug": "new-voice-of-ukraine",
    "url": "https://english.nv.ua/nation/fedorov-confirms-planned-u-s-trip-50634470.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Ukrainian Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is reportedly set to embark on a trip to the United States in the near future, according to Suspilne public broadcaster. The visit, as per Fedorov's press service, aims to foster collaboration on defense initiatives. Fedorov's team emphasized that the primary objective of this potentially scheduled journey is to seek resources for new projects in the defense technology sector. Notably, the itinerary does not encompass any meetings with U.S. government officials or political figures. Earlier, on August 19, The Kyiv Independent reported that Fedorov might depart as early as the following week. Some speculate that this visit could be an effort to garner support from Washington for organizing elections in Ukraine during wartime. On August 18, Fedorov shared a video on his YouTube channel advocating for elections in Ukraine, asserting that Russia lacks the authority to dictate when Ukrainians can elect their leaders again. This appeal was described by The Guardian as \"the most direct political challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy since Russia's full-scale invasion.\"",
  "summary": "Disgruntled former minister Mykhailo Fedorov is planning to travel to the United States in near future, Suspilne public broadcaster reported on Aug. 20, citing Fedorov’s press service.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}