Fedorov criticised paperwork in the UK and other nations supporting Ukraine for delays in supplying weapons.

The UK is a longstanding supporter of Ukraine, spending £16bn supplying weapons since the warfare started. It was confirmed last week that British-made drones have been used to attack Russian targets.

Fedorov said he was grateful for British support but blamed “bureaucracy and red tape” for delays in receiving promised tools.

“Governments are lagging behind the realities on the ground. It’s not only the issue for UK, but for other countries as well that announce some assistance and we are not getting it until the end of the year.”

Fedorov urged direct funding of the newest Ukrainian drone manufacturing, in place of outdated expertise and tools from other nations: “We don’t need repairs of tanks when we no longer use tanks.”

He said well timed deliveries would assist save not just Ukrainian lives.

“Unfortunately, our losses, our blood, our military experience is beneficial to all of you guys. You can get this experience for all the assistance that you give us.”

Fedorov denied having quick political ambitions but did not rule out a future run for president.

“It will all depend on how soon we’ll be able to relaunch this democratic election process, […] how much energy I would have, whether I will preserve my team, whether I will be able to respond to the question myself, whether I can handle this position of the president or not.

“What’s more vital, is whether folks will inform me, yeah, we can belief you dealing with that place.”