US flags political instability as ousted Defence Minister takes Italy role

Ukraine faces fresh political uncertainty as the U.S. warns of possible “political instability and unrest” in the country. The warning came in Washington’s Level 4 travel advisory issued on August 28, amid tensions following a major government reshuffle under President Volodymyr Zelensky. Former defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has meanwhile taken on an advisory role with Italy’s Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, focusing on modern warfare technologies including drones, autonomous systems and air defence. The developments come as questions grow over Zelensky’s political leadership and the impact of Ukraine’s internal tensions on the ongoing war with Russia.