Ukraine ex-defence minister proposes tech fund for weapons firms

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Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s former defence minister, is seeking Western capital to build and manage weapons-development companies. He says the planned technology fund and related firms will help Kyiv resist Russia.

WHO: Mykhailo Fedorov

WHAT: Seeks Western capital to create and manage weapons-development companies via a planned technology fund.

WHEN: Reported Aug 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: Ukraine

WHY: He is seeking funding to support weapons development aimed at helping Kyiv resist Russia.

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