Political Turmoil Will Not Derail Killer Robot Program, Former Minister Says
Ukraine’s former defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, in central Kyiv, on Thursday. His firing set off street protests in the capital and other cities.
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Ukraine's former defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, spoke in Kyiv on Thursday. He said that political turmoil will not stop the country's program to develop lethal autonomous weapons, often called killer robots. His recent dismissal led to street protests in Kyiv and other cities. The government says the weapons program will continue despite the unrest.
Why it matters
Readers should care because the spread of killer‑robot technology raises global safety and ethical questions. Ukraine's decision may influence how other countries view autonomous weapons.
- Who is Mykhailo Fedorov?
- He is Ukraine's former defense minister who spoke in Kyiv on Thursday.
- What does he say about the killer‑robot program?
- He says political turmoil will not stop the program.
- What happened after his firing?
- His dismissal triggered street protests in Kyiv and other cities.
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