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Ukraine's ousted defense chief takes advisory role with Italy
Mykhailo Fedorov, dismissed as Ukraine's defense minister, has accepted a post as advisor on defense innovation to Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, according to Politico Europe and Le Monde.
Sergio Madrussan · 154 words
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