UPDATE – DECEMBER 2025:
Since this article was published, Ukraine has moved from broad roadmap development into active policy formation. The Ministry of Digital Transformation unveiled a draft National AI Development Strategy through 2030. It outlines plans for sovereign AI infrastructure, national models, and deeper alignment with the EU AI Act. The draft is now undergoing public consultation, and the ministry has launched new AI initiatives—including a sovereign large language model built on Google’s Gemma framework—to support long-term technological independence. While the roadmap’s phased harmonization targets with the EU remain unchanged, Ukraine is now advancing toward formal adoption and implementation of its full national AI strategy.
ORIGINAL NEWS STORY:
Ukrainian Minister Releases AI Roadmap
While many nations deliberate their strategies for AI regulation, Ukraine, a country grappling with a conflict, has unveiled its own roadmap. Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s Minister of Digital Transformation, introduced the country’s AI roadmap on October 7, emphasizing Ukraine’s ambition to lead the global AI trend. “Understanding current developments, reacting swiftly, and having our own strategy is essential,” stated Fedorov in a formal press release.
Ukraine AI Harmonization with the EU AI Act
Ukraine’s AI roadmap adopts a phased approach with the goal of balancing societal and business interests while safeguarding human rights. The first stage, spanning several years, concentrates on developing future regulators and preparing the business sector for impending regulation. The subsequent stage involves implementing their plan in alignment with the EU AI Act.
Although the expected unveiling of Ukraine’s AI roadmap is slated for 2024, its implementation awaits the adoption of the EU AI Act to ensure regulatory alignment. This strategic timeline aims to enhance the competitiveness of Ukrainian businesses while facilitating global market access. It also positions the country for seamless integration into the EU in the future. However, specific details regarding the timeline for implementation are not outlined in the roadmap.
Ukraine AI, Innovation, and National Security
However, Ukraine’s AI roadmap is characterized as a comprehensive and balanced framework designed to regulate AI within the country. Fedorov highlights the collaboration of the roadmap’s development, involving relevant businesses, scientists, and educators through an expert committee on AI. Fedorov asserts, “AI is actively used in various domains in Ukraine today, with particular significance in military technologies. Developing regulatory frameworks for AI is crucial for the country’s progress and enables us to move faster in this direction.”
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