UKRAINE FOCUSES ON AI FOR CITIZENS, DIGITAL RESILIENCE

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FRI, JUN 19, 2026

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Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation Nataliia Denikeieva outlined the country's strategy for artificial intelligence development and digital resilience at VivaTech in Paris.

Denikeieva addressed Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua and Tom Mackenzie at the VivaTech x Bloomberg Awards, emphasizing Ukraine's commitment to building AI systems that serve its citizens. The discussion centered on digital resilience as a priority for Ukraine, particularly given the ongoing security challenges facing the nation. Denikeieva's remarks highlighted the government's focus on leveraging artificial intelligence to strengthen digital infrastructure and public services. Ukraine's digital transformation ministry has increasingly prioritized AI development as part of broader efforts to modernize government operations and citizen services. The country has positioned itself as a tech innovation hub despite geopolitical pressures. Denikeieva's appearance at the Paris event underscored Ukraine's engagement with international tech leaders and continued investment in digital capabilities.

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