Key facts
- Mykhailo Fedorov, former Ukrainian Defense Minister, will advise Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto on defense innovation.
- Fedorov will focus on developing modern warfare technologies, improving Italy's defense sector, and adapting to new security challenges.
- Fedorov will combine this advisory role with his ongoing work on Ukrainian defense projects.
- Crosetto offered the advisory position in July, commending Fedorov's innovative approach.
- Fedorov's dismissal from his role as Ukraine's Defense Minister occurred in mid-July.
Mykhailo Fedorov, who recently served as Ukraine's Defense Minister, has accepted an offer to advise Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto on defense innovation. Fedorov announced the role on Facebook, stating he would assist Italy in developing modern warfare technologies, improving its defense sector, and adapting to global security challenges.
Fedorov emphasized that he will continue his primary focus on strengthening Ukraine's defense and attracting international resources, combining the advisory role with his ongoing work in Ukraine. Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto had initially offered the position in July, praising Fedorov as an innovator who had significantly impacted the battlefield.