Update: Ukrainian ex-Defense Minister Fedorov becomes adviser to Italian official, plans to visit US
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has agreed to serve as an adviser to Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto. Fedorov will focus on defense innovation, helping Italy develop modern warfare technologies and adapt to global security challenges. He also plans to visit the United States. This appointment coincides with ongoing Italian military support for Kyiv, though the thirteenth aid package has not yet reached the Copasir committee. Italian Defense Minister Crosetto confirmed that the government will continue using secret decrees to program real aid packages.
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- ✓ Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov will advise Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto on defense innovation.
- ✓ Fedorov intends to visit the United States.
- ✓ The thirteenth aid package for Ukraine has not yet arrived at Copasir.
- ✓ Defense Minister Guido Crosetto confirmed the government will use secret decrees for aid packages.
What changed
Mykhailo Fedorov accepted a formal advisory role with the Italian Defense Ministry focusing on innovation.
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Ex-Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov Joins Italian Ministry as Innovation Adviser
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has agreed to serve as an adviser to Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto. Fedorov will focus on defense innovation, helping Italy develop modern warfare technologies and adapt to global security challenges. He also plans to visit the United States. This appointment coincides with ongoing Italian military support for Kyiv, though the thirteenth aid package has not yet reached the Copasir committee. Italian Defense Minister Crosetto confirmed that the government will continue using secret decrees to program real aid packages.
Why it matters
Italy has historically provided military assistance to Ukraine through interministerial decrees involving the Defense, Foreign Affairs, and Economy ministries. Fedorov's transition to an advisory role leverages Ukrainian combat experience to modernize Italian defense infrastructure.
What is confirmed
- Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov will advise Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto on defense innovation.
- Fedorov intends to visit the United States.
- The thirteenth aid package for Ukraine has not yet arrived at Copasir.
- Defense Minister Guido Crosetto confirmed the government will use secret decrees for aid packages.
Still unconfirmed
- Fedorov will help Italy develop modern warfare technologies and strengthen its defense sector.
- The government's request for the thirteenth aid package is expected by September.
What to watch next
- Arrival of the thirteenth aid package at Copasir
- Details of Fedorov's scheduled visit to the US
confidence 95%Sources used for this update (9)
- jen.jiji.com — Ukraine, still no aid package for Copasir: expected by September
- The Kyiv Independent — Ukrainian ex-Minister Fedorov becomes adviser to Italian official, plans to visit US
- Українська правда — Ex-defence minister Fedorov agrees to become adviser to Italy's defence minister
- politico.eu — Ousted Ukrainian defense chief Fedorov takes advisory role with Italy
- Reuters — Ukraine's Fedorov takes adviser role at Italian Defence Ministry
- Межа. Новини України. — Ukraine’s Mykhailo Fedorov Agrees to Advise Italy’s Defense Minister on Innovation
- jen.jiji.com — Ukraine, Russian raid against warehouse near Kyiv causes massacre: at least 27 dead
- www.yahoo.com — Ukrainian ex-Minister Fedorov becomes adviser to Italian official, plans to visit US
- www.yahoo.com — Ex-defence minister Fedorov accepts role as adviser to Italy's defence minister
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