# Mykhailo Fedorov advisory role in Italy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mykhailo-fedorov-advisory-role-in-italy > Updated: 2026-08-31T06:36:19.000Z. Sources: 84. Developments: 2. Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has been appointed as a defense innovation advisor to the Italian Ministry of Defense. The role, offered by Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, focuses on modern warfare technologies such as drones, unmanned aerial systems, and air defense to help Italy strengthen its national defense ecosystem. Following the announcement, the appointment has faced scrutiny in Italy. The taxpayer advocacy group Federcontribuenti has demanded transparency regarding the costs of the consultancy, including Fedorov’s compensation and the duration of his mandate. Additionally, the newspaper Il Fatto Quotidiano has questioned the motivations behind the decision and raised concerns regarding its political and economic implications. ## Claims - Demanded transparency regarding Fedorov's compensation, contract duration, and associated costs to the state. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Appointed Mykhailo Fedorov as an advisor for defense innovation. (single source) - Will focus on drones, autonomous systems, air defense, and the Italian defense tech ecosystem. (single source) - Criticized the appointment, suggesting it risks making Italy a dumping ground for Ukrainian interests. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Mykhailo Fedorov appointed as Italian defense innovation advisor Former Ukrainian official Mykhailo Fedorov has been appointed as a defense innovation advisor to Italian Minister Guido Crosetto, sparking calls for financial transparency and media criticism. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mykhailo-fedorov-appointed-as-italian-defense-innovation-advisor ### 2026-08-28: Mykhailo Fedorov appointed as defense innovation advisor to Italy Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has been appointed as a defense innovation advisor to Italy's Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, focusing on drones and unmanned systems. 77 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mykhailo-fedorov-appointed-as-defense-innovation-advisor-to-italy --- Cite as: Mykhailo Fedorov advisory role in Italy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mykhailo-fedorov-advisory-role-in-italy