Editor's note: This story is being updated. Ukrainian ex-Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has agreed to become an adviser to Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, the news outlet Suspilne reported on Aug. 28, citing Fedorov’s press service.President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to fire Fedorov as part of a Cabinet reshuffle in July triggered Ukraine's largest protests during the full-scale invasion. Fedorov said in a Facebook post that he had "begun an international trip focused on developing our new digitalization and defense tech projects." "Our first meeting was with Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto," he added. "I thanked Guido for his personal support and for inviting me to serve as his adviser on defense innovation."Fedorov said that, in this role, he "would help Italy develop modern warfare technologies, strengthen its defense sector, and adapt to emerging global security challenges." He added, however, that he would "continue working in Ukraine on projects that strengthen our defense capabilities and help attract international resources.""During the meeting, we discussed drones, autonomous systems, air defense, and the development of the defense tech ecosystem," Fedorov said. He also said that he was continuing his international trip, "with further meetings with partners ahead to discuss digitalization, defense technology, and the development of new projects."