Italy's Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has offered an advisory position to Mykhailo Fedorov, the former Ukrainian defense minister who was recently removed from office.
Crosetto praised Fedorov as a key driver of military innovation, noting that the Ukrainian official was moved by the gesture.
The offer comes as Kyiv navigates a sweeping cabinet reshuffle ordered by President Volodymyr Zelensky, which also saw Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko step down.
Fedorov's departure from the defense portfolio marks a significant shift in Ukraine's wartime leadership structure.
Reports indicate that Fedorov previously declined an offer to serve as an advisor to President Zelensky, signaling a complex transition period for the Ukrainian government.
The Italian overture suggests Rome is looking to maintain strategic ties with key Ukrainian defense figures despite the internal political changes in Kyiv.