Italy's Minister of Defense suggested that Mykhailo Fedorov become…
Italy's Minister of Defense suggested that Mykhailo Fedorov become his advisor. Italy's Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto stated that he called former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov the day after his removal from office and offered him a post as his advisor.
Consensus
- The Italian Minister of Defence, Guido Crosetто, offered Mikhail Fedorov a position as his adviser.
- The offer was made the day after Fedorov's dismissal from the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence.
- Fedorov received the call from Crosetto and was reportedly touched by the proposal.
- Fedorov viewed the offer as an expression of respect and friendship.
- Crosetto praised Fedorov for changing warfare tactics through technological innovation.
Points of divergence
- President Zelensky offered Fedorov a high-ranking position in Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council with expanded powers over military reforms and defence innovations, which Fedorov rejected; he only wants to return to the Ministry of Defence. — vedomosti
- Zelensky offered Fedorov the role of Vice-Prime Minister for military innovation, which Fedorov declined; he stated he would not accept any new position. — meduza
- Fedorov served as Ukraine's Minister of Defence from January to July 2026. — meduza
- The dismissal of Fedorov occurred on 14 July, and the new Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is Mikhail Drapati, replacing Alexander Syrskyi, who was also dismissed on 22 July. — vesti
- Fedorov's dismissal followed a conflict with Alexander Syrskyi, and protests ensued demanding Fedorov’s reinstatement and Syrskyi’s removal; Zelensky subsequently dismissed both men. — meduza
Coverage (6 sources)
- Italy's Minister of Defense offered Mikhail Fedorov to become his advisor — ASTRA
- Italy's Defense Minister Proposed a Position for Ukraine's Former Defense Minister — Ведомости
- Italy's Defense Minister Offered Former Head of Ukraine's Military, Fedorov, the Position of Advisor — Дождь
- Italy's Defense Minister Offers Former Ukrainian Ministry Head Fedorov a Counselor Position — Дождь (Telegram)
- Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov Offered Position as Advisor to Head of Italy's Ministry of Defense — Meduza
- Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Offered a Position at Italy's Ministry of Defense — Вести
Key entities
- Fedorev
- Italy
- Guido Crosetto
- Ukraine
- Rime
- Ministry of Defense
- La Repubblica
- Moscow
- Reuters
- Former Minister of Defense
- Republic
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