Oleksandr Kamyshin

Former Adviser to the President of Ukraine on Strategic Issues (September 2024 – August 2026), dismissed by Zelenskyy on 31 August 2026. Previously served as Minister of Strategic Industries (2023–2024) and Chairman of Ukrainian Railways — gaining international recognition for keeping Ukraine's rail network operational under Russian bombardment in 2022. Architected Ukroboronprom's transformation into a joint-stock company, launched Ukraine's first International Defence Industries Forum, and initiated joint ventures with Rheinmetall and Baykar. Continues to work in the defence sector as Chairman of the Ukrainian Council of Defence Industry.