Fedorov, 35, is set to reform Ukraine's defense. He outlined his "vision" to his NATO colleagues when the International Support Group for Ukraine met at NATO headquarters in Brussels.
In his opening speech, Fedorov stated that 35,000 Russian soldiers had been killed or wounded in the past month, and that a strategic goal is 50,000.
"Our tactics are yielding results," he said.
Another challenge for Fedorov is to strengthen his country's air defenses. He pointed out that on Thursday night, Russia carried out one of its largest ballistic missile attacks to date.
"It is crucial!"
Fedorov stated that Ukraine needs more PAC-3 missiles for the Patriot air defense system.
"It is crucial for us, because Russia is trying to destroy the country's infrastructure."
On Thursday, Sweden, together with the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Norway, announced a new financial support package of several hundred million dollars to enable Ukraine to purchase anti-aircraft ammunition from the United States.
"It is a significant package," says Minister of Defense Pål Jonson (M).
"Sweden's share is just over one billion kronor. This could, for example, involve robots for the Patriot system."
Fedorov also wants to prioritize the continued development of long-range drones capable of striking inside Russia and to improve the effectiveness of Ukraine's defense system against Russian Shahed drones.
Fedorov has previously served as Minister of Digitalization, and has been involved in developing the country's drone warfare.
Realistic goal
According to a senior NATO official, Ukraine's goal of expelling 50,000 Russian soldiers a month is realistic.
Since the war began, an estimated 1.3 million Russian soldiers have been killed or injured, of which just over 400,000 were in 2025 alone.
Ukraine, however, has its own problems replacing soldiers at the front. Fedorov stated when he took office in January that two million Ukrainians were avoiding conscription and that 200,000 had deserted from active service.
One estimate is that Russia has around 700,000 soldiers at the front against Ukraine's 400,000. But for a major offensive, it is usually said that a 3-to-1 advantage is required.
"The collapse of Ukraine's defenses remains unlikely this year," the senior NATO official says.
