Mykhailo Fedorov, former Ukrainian Defense Minister, accepted a position as defense innovation adviser to Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto as of 28 August 2026, while remaining based in Ukraine. Fedorov committed to advising Italy on modern warfare technologies and defense sector adaptation.
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❗️Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has accepted Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto's proposal to serve as Italy's innovation adviser, Il Foglio reports. The paper says Fedorov retained his reputation as an innovator despite a political setback in Ukraine. # Europe
NEW: Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has accepted a role as defense innovation adviser to Italy’s Guido Crosetto. Fedorov says he will help Italy adopt modern warfare technologies, including drones, autonomous systems and air defense, while continuing his main work in Ukraine.
Fedorov said that, in this role, he "would help Italy develop modern warfare technologies, strengthen its defense sector, and adapt to emerging global security challenges."
Mykhailo Fedorov confirmed he accepted Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto's proposal to become his adviser on defense innovation. He says he will help Italy develop modern warfare technologies and adapt to new security challenges while continuing his main work on defense projects in Ukraine. # Ukraine
KYIV INDEPENDENT: Update: Ukrainian ex-Defense Minister Fedorov becomes adviser to Italian official, plans to visit US https:// kyivindependent.com/ukrainian- ex-defense-minister-fedorov-becomes-an-aide-to-italian-official/ Fedorov said that, in this role, he "would help Italy develop modern warfare technologies, strengthen its defense sector, and adapt to emerging global security challenges." # U
KYIV POST: Italy’s Crosetto Appoints Fedorov as Defense Innovation Adviser https://www. kyivpost.com/post/83292 Former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said on Friday, Aug. 28, that he accepted Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto’s invitation to serve as an adviser on defense innovation. During their meeting, the two discussed autonomous systems, drones, air defense, and the development of de
Italy Recruits Fedorov to Help Shape Defense Innovation Strategy Former Ukrainian defense minister will advise Italy on military innovation while remaining based in Ukraine, extending Kyiv’s wartime technology experience into European defense planning. READ MORE