MOSCOW, August 28. /TASS/. Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mikhail Fyodorov has become an adviser to Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto.

"I met with Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto. I thanked Guido for his personal support and his offer for me to become his adviser on defense innovation. I am grateful for the trust and strategic partnership. In this role, I will help Italy develop modern warfare technologies and improve its defense sector," Fyodorov wrote on Telegram.

The Ukrainian broadcaster Obschestvennoye confirmed the information, citing Fyodorov’s press service.