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In January 2026, Mykhailo Fedorov took over Ukraine’s Defense Ministry and quickly assembled a new team. Their goal: seize the initiative and force Russia onto the defensive. Disabling Russian Starlink terminals was the first move. Many more followed in the next three months.
