Ousted Ukrainian defense chief Fedorov takes advisory role with Italy
His new role comes weeks after a dramatic break with President Zelenskyy.
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has accepted an offer to advise Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto on defense innovation. Fedorov expressed gratitude to Crosetto for his support and the offer to become his adviser on defense innovations in a Facebook post. In this role, Fedorov aims to assist Italy in developing modern warfare technologies, improving the defense sector, and adapting to new security challenges worldwide.
According to a member of Fedorov's team, the former minister will balance the advisory role with his primary focus on establishing a defense investment fund in Ukraine.
Fedorov, who called for wartime elections following President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's latest reshuffle, emphasized that his main focus remains on strengthening Ukraine's defense and attracting international resources. Despite being dismissed from the Ukrainian defense ministry in mid-July amidst tensions with the military leadership and policy disputes, Fedorov has continued to criticize President Zelenskyy, urging for elections earlier this month.
He warned against "endlessly living" in Ukraine without understanding major decision-making processes.
Crosetto first extended the offer to Fedorov in July, commending the former minister as an innovator who has "completely changed the rules of the game on the battlefield." The Italian Defense Minister invited Fedorov to Rome for the advisory position in July, praising his contributions to defense innovation.
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