Mykhailo Fedorov
ON THE RECORD · 23 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“Governments are lagging behind the realities on the ground. It's not only the issue for UK, but for other countries as well that announce some assistance and we are not getting it until the end of the year.”
Mykhailo Fedorov · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Mykhailo Fedorov criticized delays in weapon deliveries from supporting nations.
“We should not be afraid of discussing it. That's what democracy is all about. If I cannot share my ideas and be open about them with my own society, then what are we fighting for?”
Mykhailo Fedorov · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Mykhailo Fedorov defended initiating a discussion on holding democratic elections in Ukraine.
“We don't need repairs of tanks when we no longer use tanks.”
Mykhailo Fedorov · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Mykhailo Fedorov urged international allies to fund modern drone production rather than outdated equipment.
“people cannot endlessly live in a state where they do not understand why certain decisions are made”
Mykhailo Fedorov · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Mykhailo Fedorov explained the reasoning behind his video statement calling for elections.
“Unfortunately, our losses, our blood, our military experience is beneficial to all of you guys. You can get this experience for all the assistance that you give us.”
Mykhailo Fedorov · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Mykhailo Fedorov noted that partner nations gain valuable military experience from Ukraine's wartime efforts.
“Let him answer this question... I believe that he's ready for such questions. It's his responsibility to tell us all whether he was aware of all that or not... I don't want to make any assumptions.”
Mykhailo Fedorov · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Mykhailo Fedorov called on President Zelensky to address a recent money laundering investigation.
“In all the time that I worked with him, not a single time have I received from him any task or assignment that would go against law or my sense of integrity. So that's my personal experience with him.”
Mykhailo Fedorov · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Mykhailo Fedorov stated that he had never received an unlawful assignment while working with President Zelensky.
“It will all depend on how soon we'll be able to relaunch this democratic election process, [...] how much energy I would have, whether I will preserve my team, whether I will be able to respond to the question myself, whether I can handle this position of the president or not.”
Mykhailo Fedorov · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Mykhailo Fedorov outlined the conditions under which he might consider running for president in the future.
“The best tech companies in the world are supporting us and they will be investing in our victory, in ending this war. And we need to stay in touch with them regardless of my position. I have a previous successful track record of working with them and I need to stay in touch with them for my country,”
Mykhailo Fedorov · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Mykhailo Fedorov discussed his continued engagement with global tech companies on behalf of Ukraine.
“What's more important, is whether people will tell me, yeah, we can trust you handling that position.”
Mykhailo Fedorov · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Mykhailo Fedorov discussed the importance of public trust regarding any future presidential ambitions.
“democracy should not be the hostage of Putin”
Mykhailo Fedorov · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Mykhailo Fedorov discussed the need to hold elections in Ukraine during the ongoing war.
“then we are no longer a democracy”
Mykhailo Fedorov · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23
Mykhailo Fedorov commented on the necessity of holding elections in Ukraine.
“systemic crisis of governance”
Mykhailo Fedorov · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-20
Mykhailo Fedorov released a video calling for steps toward holding elections during wartime.
“systemic crisis of governance”
Mykhailo Fedorov · said 2026-08-17 · reported 2026-08-20
Fedorov made this argument in a video calling for Ukraine to move towards holding elections.
“particularly dangerous when society develops the feeling that the main criterion for an appointment is not professionalism, results, or the ability to transform the country, but personal loyalty to the system”
Mykhailo Fedorov · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19
Fedorov warned about the dangers of loyalty-based appointments in his video.
“precisely because we want to remain a free European state”
Mykhailo Fedorov · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19
Fedorov explained why Ukraine is fighting the war in his YouTube video.
“We must find a legal, safe and realistic mechanism that will allow Ukraine to renew its full democratic process even in the conditions of a long war,”
Mykhailo Fedorov · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19
Fedorov said this in a video calling for a mechanism to renew Ukraine's democratic process during wartime.
“Democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia,”
Mykhailo Fedorov · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19
Fedorov made the remark in a video calling for wartime elections in Ukraine.
“a state where institutions are stronger than names”
Mykhailo Fedorov · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19
Fedorov called for stronger institutions in his video, seen as a challenge to Zelensky.
“continue... to defeat the enemy through asymmetry, speed of innovation, and organisational strength”
Mykhailo Fedorov · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Fedorov made this statement in a Facebook post shortly after his dismissal.
“legal, safe, and realistic mechanism that will allow Ukraine to restore a full democratic process even amidst a prolonged war”
Mykhailo Fedorov · said 2026-08-18 · reported 2026-08-19
Fedorov called for a mechanism to restore democracy despite the ongoing war.
“great honor to serve the Ukrainian people.”
Mykhailo Fedorov · said 2026-07-15 · reported 2026-07-16
Fedorov confirmed his dismissal in a social media post after six months in the role.
“an unpopular but extremely important transformation of the army.”
Mykhailo Fedorov · said 2026-07-15 · reported 2026-07-16
Fedorov listed several of his team's achievements during his six months in post, including the shutdown of Starlink systems for Russian forces and the isolation of occupied Crimea.