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Ukraine defense minister Fedorov joins Italy innovation advisory role

8/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Ukraine defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov accepted an advisory role on defence innovation with Italy's defence minister Guido Crosetto on Aug. 28.
Fedorov will stay in Kyiv and continue Ukrainian defence projects.
President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Fedorov on July 15, sparking nationwide protests.
Crosetto ruled out sending Italian troops to Ukraine, citing escalation risks.
Italy will aid Ukraine in all ways except direct military deployment.

History

Historical Context

In 1999 NATO launched Operation Allied Force, a 78-day air campaign that forced Yugoslav forces to leave Kosovo after months of ethnic violence. Italy contributed air assets, while the United States supplied 2,000 planes. Today Ukraine’s defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov and Italy’s minister Guido Crosetto echo that model, providing advisory support without Italian combat deployment.

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Story summary

Ukraine defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov accepted an advisory role on defence innovation with Italy's defence minister Guido Crosetto on Aug. 28.
Fedorov will stay in Kyiv and continue Ukrainian defence projects.
President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Fedorov on July 15, sparking nationwide protests.
Crosetto ruled out sending Italian troops to Ukraine, citing escalation risks.
Italy will aid Ukraine in all ways except direct military deployment.

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