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Former Ukraine Defense Minister to Advise Italy on Military Innovation
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Former Ukraine Defense Minister to Advise Italy on Military Innovation

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • Ukraine's former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov will advise Italy's Ministry of Defense on military innovation.
  • Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto lauded Fedorov for his role in Ukraine's military advancements during the war.
  • Fedorov previously clashed with the Ukrainian military establishment over reforms and has since been critical of President Zelenskyy.

Mykhailo Fedorov, who previously served as Ukraine's Defense Minister, has agreed to a role as an advisor to the Italian Ministry of Defense, focusing on innovation.

As a result, I am happy that Mykhailo Fedorov has agreed to offer his services as an advisor on innovation.

— Guido CrosettoItalian Defense Minister announcing Fedorov's advisory role on X.

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto announced the appointment on X, formerly Twitter. He praised Fedorov as the "driving force" behind Ukraine's military innovation, which he credited with helping the nation recover in its war against Russia. Crosetto shared photos of their meeting, expressing his pleasure that Fedorov would offer his expertise.

Fedorov also posted on X, thanking Crosetto for his "personal support" and the advisory offer. He stated his intention to help Italy adopt modern military technologies, strengthen its defense sector, and adapt to evolving global security challenges.

In this role, I will help Italy adopt modern military technologies, strengthen its defense sector, and adapt to emerging challenges for global security.

— Mykhailo FedorovFedorov describing his advisory role in Italy.

Fedorov, 36, was dismissed from his role in Ukraine's Defense Ministry six months after his appointment. His reformist agenda reportedly led to conflicts with the military establishment and political opponents. Since his dismissal, Fedorov has been more vocal in his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He recently advocated for holding elections amidst the ongoing Russian invasion, arguing that Ukrainians cannot live indefinitely without knowing how critical decisions are made.

Ukrainians cannot live indefinitely without knowing how critical decisions are made.

— Mykhailo FedorovFedorov advocating for elections during wartime.

President Zelenskyy, however, has rejected the idea of elections during wartime, warning that such a process could "destroy" the country.

Such a process could destroy the country.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyZelenskyy warning against holding elections during the war.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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