Ukraine's Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov Celebrates His 35th Birthday.

Mykhailo Fedorov's Milestone Birthday

According to Novyny.live: Ukraine's Defense Minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, celebrates his 35th birthday on January 21, 2023. Born on January 21, 1991, in Vasylivka, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Fedorov holds the distinction of being the youngest minister in the nation's history. His political career began during his university years when he was elected 'Student Mayor' of Zaporizhzhia in 2012.

In 2014, Fedorov ran for parliament as a candidate for the '5.10' party. However, he gained significant prominence during Volodymyr Zelenskyy's 2019 presidential campaign, where he led the digital strategy. He was appointed as Zelenskyy's non-staff advisor on digital issues on May 21, 2019, and briefly served as a Member of Parliament for the 'Servant of the People' party on August 29 of that same year.

From Digital Transformation to Defense Leadership

Appointed on March 4, 2020, Fedorov served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation. In this role, he launched key projects to improve access to government services, most notably 'Diia' – a platform for state services via smartphone. On March 21, 2023, his portfolio expanded to include innovation, education, science, and technology development, while he continued his duties as Digital Transformation Minister.

On January 14, 2026, Mykhailo Fedorov assumed leadership of a new agency, becoming the Minister of Defense. His tenure has been marked by securing 50,000 Starlink terminals for Ukraine and co-founding the 'Army of Drones' project with the General Staff, the Ministry of Defense, the State Special Communications Service, and UNITED24. In 2025, he presented the 'Army of Drones. Bonus' system. Furthermore, under his leadership, the Ministry of Digital Transformation became the world's first civilian ministry to establish its own combat unit, the NEXT detachment.

Fedorov, who has a daughter named Maria, was recognized for his contributions to Ukraine's development with the Order of Merit, III class, on August 23, 2022. His notable project launches include:

• Diia.City
• Diia.Education
• uResidency
• COVID-certificates
• Diia.Digital Education
• Diia.Business
• Diia.Center
• eMaliatko (eBaby)
• eDopomoha (eAid)
• Internet Subsidy
• A Laptop for Every Teacher
• Diia.Signature

He also initiated five key directions for transforming the education system:

• Educational Management
• The Teacher
• Educational Content and Meaning
• System and Network
• Educational Space

Embracing new challenges, Mykhailo Fedorov continues to work actively for Ukraine's benefit, setting ambitious goals in the fields of defense and digitalization. His background in technology and innovation is seen as a crucial asset for modernizing Ukraine's military capabilities during a period of ongoing conflict. This unique blend of digital expertise and defense leadership positions him to significantly influence the country's security policy in the coming years.