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Mikhail Fedorov appointed as advisor to Italian Defense Minister

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov has announced he will become an advisor to Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto while remaining active in Ukraine.

28 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Mikhail Fedorov, the former Minister of Defense of Ukraine, has agreed to serve as an advisor to Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto. Fedorov announced this via his Telegram channel after meeting Crosetto in person.

During this meeting, Fedorov expressed his gratitude for the support and trust shown to him through this offer. He stated that in this role, he aims to contribute to the development of technologies for modern warfare and to enhance Italy's defense structure.

According to various sources, Fedorov will continue his activities in Ukraine. This suggests that he wants to remain active in both the Italian and Ukrainian defense landscapes.

The agreement between Fedorov and Crosetto could strengthen the strategic collaboration between Ukraine and Italy in the fields of defense and technology. Fedorov emphasized his intention to help address new challenges in global security.

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