Rome Extends Advisory Role to Ousted Ukrainian Minister Fedorov

Crosetto confirmed that the outreach was intended as a gesture of professional respect and international solidarity. He cited Fedorov’s instrumental role in driving military innovation, specifically noting the former minister’s success in modernizing drone warfare and defense procurement strategies during the ongoing conflict with Russia. According to the Italian defense chief, Fedorov appeared visibly moved by the invitation to transition into a European advisory capacity.

Despite his dismissal, Fedorov remains a central figure in Ukraine's defense architecture. While President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has proposed alternative government assignments, Fedorov has publicly rejected these offers, maintaining his stance that he will only serve in his former ministerial capacity. His refusal to accept secondary roles suggests a deep friction within Kyiv’s political ranks, even as international allies signal their desire to retain his technical influence.