Dismissed by Zelensky, former minister Mykhaïlo Fedorov appointed advisor in a European country

Mykhaïlo Fedorov has been appointed as an advisor to the Italian Ministry of Defense following his dismissal by President Volodymyr Zelensky on July 15, 2026. Fedorov, who served as Defense Minister for a brief period, stated that he would assist Italy in developing modern military technologies while continuing to support Ukraine's defense. His dismissal sparked protests in Ukraine, where he criticized corruption and called for elections despite the martial law. Ievgueniï Khmara has been appointed as interim Defense Minister following his departure.