{
  "id": 3995351,
  "title": "Ukrainian ex-Defense Minister Fedorov becomes adviser to Italian official",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/ukrainian-ex-defense-minister-fedorov-becomes-adviser-to-italian",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T16:53:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Independent",
    "slug": "kyiv-independent",
    "url": "https://kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-ex-defense-minister-fedorov-becomes-an-aide-to-italian-official/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has announced that he will advise Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, according to Suspilne. Fedorov's press service confirmed the appointment to Suspilne on August 28. Fedorov was defense minister from January to July 2022 before being dismissed by President Volodymyr Zelensky, sparking widespread protests across Ukraine. These demonstrations lasted for over a month, with thousands opposing Zelensky's decision to remove Fedorov. Fedorov's approval ratings rose during this period, leading him to call for a wartime election, which further divided public opinion. Despite this, Fedorov embarked on an international trip focused on digitalization and defense technology advancements. During his meeting with Crosetto, Fedorov expressed gratitude for the Italian minister's support and outlined his intentions to assist Italy in developing modern warfare technologies, bolstering its defense sector, and adapting to global security challenges. Fedorov also noted that he would continue his work in Ukraine, focusing on projects to enhance defense capabilities and attract international resources. Topics discussed during the meeting included drones, autonomous systems, air defense, and the expansion of the defense tech ecosystem. Fedorov indicated that he would continue his international engagements, with upcoming discussions with partners to explore digitalization, defense technology, and new project development.",
  "summary": "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.\"",
  "key_points": [
    "Mykhailo Fedorov becomes adviser to Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto",
    "Fedorov served as Ukrainian Defense Minister from January to July 2022",
    "Meeting focused on digitalization, defense technology, and new projects"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Fedorov now advises Italy’s defense minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/fedorov-now-advises-italys-defense-minister",
        "published": "2026-08-28T16:56:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ukrinform - Politics",
        "title": "Fedorov becomes advisor to Italian DM",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/fedorov-becomes-advisor-to-italian-dm",
        "published": "2026-08-28T17:58:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Meduza (English)",
        "title": "Mykhailo Fedorov, fired as Ukraine’s defense minister, agrees to become an advisor to Italy’s Guido Crosetto, but says his focus stays on Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/mykhailo-fedorov-fired-as-ukraines-defense-minister-agrees-to-become",
        "published": "2026-08-28T18:34:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Ousted Ukraine defence chief becomes adviser to Italian minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/ousted-ukraine-defence-chief-becomes-adviser-to-italian-minister",
        "published": "2026-08-28T19:47:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}