Ex-defence minister Fedorov accepts role as adviser to Italy's defence minister

Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has accepted an offer from Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto to become his adviser.

Source: Fedorov on Facebook

Quote: "My team and I have embarked on an international trip focused on developing our new digitalisation and defence tech projects. Our first meeting was with Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto. I thanked Guido for his personal support and the offer to become his adviser on defence innovation. I am grateful for his trust and for the strategic partnership."

Details: Fedorov noted that in this role he will help Italy to develop modern warfare technologies, improve its defence sector and adapt to the world's new security challenges.

"Ukraine and our team have unique experience of technological warfare which we are ready to share with our partners," he said. "However, my main focus is unchanged – I will continue to work in Ukraine on projects that strengthen our defence and help to attract international resources."

The former defence minister said the meeting focused on drones, autonomous systems, air defence, and developing the defence tech ecosystem.

Quote: "The future of defence belongs to countries that can rapidly test and scale up new solutions, combining technology with strong manufacturing capabilities. Ukraine's experience could become the foundation for a new model of defence for Europe. Our international trip continues. Up next are meetings with our partners on digitalisation, defence tech, and the development of new projects."

Background:

• In July 2026, Crosetto said he had offered Fedorov a position as his adviser following his dismissal as Ukraine's defence minister.
• Fedorov also said that during a conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 15 July, the president offered him an adviser position, which he declined.

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