The Italian minister noted that Fedorov was “moved” by the proposal, viewing it as “a mark of respect and friendship,” but did not specify whether Fedorov accepted the offer.
Crosetto highly commended Fedorov, who is acknowledged for initiating a technology transformation in Ukraine’s military, though he has also experienced conflicts with top generals.
“Fedorov symbolizes innovation; he is someone who has entirely altered the rules on the battlefield, allowing Ukraine to first maintain its position and then to seize the initiative,” Crosetto stated, also mentioning that Fedorov faced “a resistance to change,” a challenge also present in Italy, France, and Germany.
Fedorov has not publicly responded to Crosetto’s offer.
Crosetto, a prominent member of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party, expressed support for continuing to borrow via EU loans from the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) scheme rather than funding defense spending through national public debt, though he emphasized that the decision lay with the Treasury.
Crosetto’s remarks come as the Italian government considers applying for only €5 billion to €7 billion under the SAFE scheme, instead of the originally planned €15 billion.













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