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  "id": 4019657,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T19:47:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/ousted-ukraine-defence-chief-becomes-adviser-to-italian-minister/"
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  "summary": "Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's former defence minister, has taken on a new role as an adviser to Italy's defence minister, Guido Crosetto. Fedorov was dismissed as defence minister in July after reported disagreements with the country's military leadership.\n\nAccording to Meduza, Fedorov met with Crosetto and expressed gratitude for the offer to serve as an advisor on defence innovation. In this role, he will assist Italy in adopting modern warfare technologies and enhancing its defence sector.\n\nFedorov has stated that his main focus remains on working in Ukraine on projects that strengthen its defence and help attract international resources. He has begun an international working trip with his team, focusing on advancing initiatives in digitalization and defence technology.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-28T16:53:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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",
        "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-4026380",
        "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."
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