Key Announcements
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Nationwide 5G launch slated for 2026
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Expansion of flagship digital platforms Diia and education‑focused Mriia
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Defense‑tech acceleration: mass production of drones and AI battlefield tools
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Education reboot: safe offline schooling, curriculum catch‑up, and university consolidation
1. Digital Infrastructure: 5G and Beyond
“We’re ready to switch on 5G and deliver a suite of breakthrough products for every citizen,” — Mykhailo Fedorov
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Rollout timeline: spectrum auction Q4 2025; first urban clusters live mid‑2026
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Coverage goal: 85 % population by 2027, prioritising front‑line regions for secure comms
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New services: digital ID upgrades, e‑health records, and smart‑city pilots via Diia
2. Defense Innovation: From Pilot Projects to Mass Scale
| Current Achievements | Next Phase |
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| Drone R&D labs and battlefield prototypes | Industrial‑scale production in partnership with Defence Minister‑designate Denys Shmyhal |
| EW‑resistant comms and AI target‑acquisition tools | Full integration into unified C4ISR network |
| Brave1 accelerator graduates | Export‑ready systems under the new Zbroya brand |
Objective: triple domestic defense‑tech output by 2027, reducing import dependence and boosting export revenue.
3. Education Overhaul: Safe Schools & Modern Curricula
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Offline return: retrofit classrooms with shelters and hybrid‑learning tech.
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Learning recovery: intensive modules to close Covid‑ and war‑related gaps.
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University merger wave: streamline governance, focus on research excellence.
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Specialised schools: new STEM and defense‑tech academies to feed talent pipeline.
4. Institutional Strengthening
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Ministry of Digital Transformation retains lead on e‑government and innovation strategy.
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Ministry of Education to gain new deputies and project‑management units.
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Cross‑cabinet synergy: digital, defense, and education initiatives aligned under Fedorov’s first‑deputy brief.
What’s Next?
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Cabinet approval of the new Yulia Svyrydenko government.
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Spectrum law amendments to enable rapid 5G licensing.
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Defense‑tech roadmap jointly published by MOD and Digital Ministry (Q1 2026).
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Education transformation bill submitted to Verkhovna Rada by mid‑2026.
Bottom Line: As First Deputy Prime Minister, Mykhailo Fedorov will fuse digital innovation, defense manufacturing, and educational revival into a single strategy—positioning Ukraine for faster growth, stronger security, and a tech‑savvy future workforce.
