Mykhailo Fedorov has clarified his position on potential election participation and denied that his upcoming US trip is intended to seek political support from Donald Trump.
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Key facts
- •Mykhailo Fedorov denied seeking support from Donald Trump during his US trip.
- •Fedorov did not rule out a potential meeting with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
- •The former minister stated that 60-70% of legislation for wartime elections has already been drafted.
- •Fedorov proposed using online pre-registration for Ukrainians living abroad to manage voting logistics.
- •Fedorov emphasized that election decisions should be handled internally by the Ukrainian public.
Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov stated he will decide on his potential involvement in future elections only after the necessary preparations and processes are established. He also addressed reports regarding an upcoming trip to the United States, categorically denying that he intends to seek support from US President Donald Trump for election-related matters.
Clarification on US Trip Objectives
Fedorov stated that his upcoming travel to the US and Europe is primarily focused on his work with the East Europe Foundation, including fundraising and meetings regarding the defence sector and investment. His press service emphasized that the trip is not related to political meetings. While some reports have suggested the visit is intended to drum up support for holding elections in Ukraine, Fedorov maintained that elections are a domestic issue that should not be dictated by outside parties.
Views on Election Participation
Fedorov clarified that he is not currently opposed to any specific politician or party, but is opposed to the existing system and corruption. He noted that he will determine whether to support a candidate, run independently, or abstain from the process once the election framework is finalized. He highlighted that work on election mechanisms during wartime has been ongoing since December 2025, with a significant portion of the necessary legislation already drafted.
Proposed Voting Mechanisms
To facilitate voting, Fedorov suggested implementing multi-day voting periods, similar to early voting models in the US, to accommodate large numbers of voters both domestically and abroad. For Ukrainians living abroad, he proposed using online tools for pre-registration to determine the required number of polling stations. Regarding military personnel, he estimated that approximately half are not stationed in frontline areas and could vote at standard polling locations.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Ukrainska Pravda (English), Ukrainska Pravda (English).
