Ex-defence minister Fedorov agrees to become adviser to Italy's defence minister

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

Source: Fedorov on Facebook

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

Details: Fedorov noted that in this role he will help Italy 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. However, my main focus is unchanged – I will continue working in Ukraine on projects that strengthen our defence and help attract international resources," he said.

The former defence minister said that the meeting had focused on drones, autonomous systems, air defence and the development of the defence tech ecosystem.

Quote: "The future of defence belongs to countries that can quickly 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. We are continuing our international trip. Ahead are meetings with partners on digitalisation, defence technologies and the development of new projects."

Background:

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

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