Ukraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov - whose sacking last month prompted rare wartime protests - on Friday said he had accepted a job working as an advisor to Italy's defence minister.

Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has agreed to advise Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto on defence 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."