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Zelensky Appoints Chrystia Freeland as Economic Development Advisor

Published January 5, 2026, 11:23
Zelensky Appoints Chrystia Freeland as Economic Development Advisor

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Chrystia Freeland, former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, as his advisor on economic development. Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine needs to strengthen its internal resilience, both for recovery and to bolster its defense, given delays in assistance from international partners. Freeland, who has Ukrainian heritage, has also served as a Member of Parliament and a special envoy for Ottawa to Ukraine.