Fedorov Sparked Curiosity With His Response To A Question About Returning To The Ukrainian Government
1- 16.08.2026, 22:25
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The former defense minister replied with a single sentence.
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov spoke evasively about a possible return to the post of defense minister, without revealing any details. In an interview with CBS News, he stated that he did not intend to explain the reasons for personnel changes in the Ukrainian government to an American audience. At the same time, Fedorov emphasized that no matter what happens, Ukraine will continue to resist Russian aggression.
When asked by reporters about a possible return to the Cabinet, the former defense minister simply replied, “We’ll see soon,” adding that regardless of his position, his efforts would be focused on ending the war and rebuilding the country.
Fedorov also stated that Ukraine is waging a kind of technological war with Russia and must stay one step ahead of the enemy in every technological cycle, which requires making decisions around the clock. According to him, the Ukrainian side is implementing innovations at a rapid pace, but Moscow is doing the same.
In addition, the former minister expressed the view that by the end of this year, Ukraine will be able to deploy a domestically produced ballistic missile against Russia.
A minor clarification: in the original CBS News report, Fedorov mentioned a timeframe of three to six months for a Ukrainian ballistic missile strike on Russian territory—this detail may differ from the phrasing “by the end of the year” in the text provided; if the accuracy of the figures is important to you, it’s worth checking the original source.