Italy’s Crosetto Appoints Fedorov as Defense Innovation Adviser
The former Ukrainian defense minister will advise on defense innovation, with Italy citing experience in autonomous systems and air defense.
- On Friday, Former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov accepted an innovation advisor role at Italy's Defence Ministry, which Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto called "an important opportunity."
- Fedorov, 35, was dismissed in July after initiating reforms that caused friction with military leadership, though Defence Minister Guido Crosetto praised his role in helping Ukraine regain initiative against Russia.
- "In this role, I will assist Italy in adopting modern warfare technologies, enhancing its defense sector, and adapting to emerging global security challenges," Fedorov stated, noting he will remain based in Kyiv.
- His July sacking by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sparked protests across Ukraine, with many calling for his reinstatement, while Zelensky rejected Fedorov's election proposal as "risky and divisive."
- Fedorov thanked Defence Minister Guido Crosetto for "his personal support," as the Defence Ministry welcomed engagement with partners experienced in autonomous systems and air defence.
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The former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov will become advisor to the Italian Minister Guido Crosetto, announced on Friday. He had openly challenged President Zelensky, multiplying public interventions to denounce corruption and the "culture of lies" in Ukraine. - Italy: the former Ukrainian Minister Fedorov becomes advisor to the Defense (International).
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister – and Zelensky’s Nemesis – Mikhaylo Fedorov Gets a New Job… With the Italian Government * The Gateway Pundit * by Paul Serran
Fedorov will take his modernization ideas to the Italian Ministry of Defense. The post Former Ukrainian Defense Minister – and Zelensky’s Nemesis – Mikhaylo Fedorov Gets a New Job… With the Italian Government appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
As Minister of Defense of Ukraine, he was dismissed, most recently, Mychaylo Fedorov irritated with the demand for elections. Now he has accepted a job offer from Italy.
Ousted Ukraine defense minister Fedorov accepts job advising Italian minister
Fedorov said Friday he had agreed to become 'advisor on defense innovation' to Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, six weeks after his dismissal. His firing prompted thousands to protest across Ukraine.
Mychaylo Fedorov is Minister of Defence in Kiev for only six months. Italy now relies on the experience of the Ukrainian. The 35-year-old is now supporting Rome as a consultant - but his main focus is elsewhere.
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