Zelenskyy appointed Chrystia Freeland as economic development advisor

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed former Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland as his economic development advisor, Zelenskyy announced on Telegram.

“Today, I appointed Chrystia Freeland as my economic development advisor,” the president wrote.

According to him, Freeland is an expert in economic issues and has significant experience in attracting investments and carrying out economic transformations.

The president emphasized that now Ukraine needs to increase internal resilience – for the sake of restoring Ukraine, if diplomacy works as quickly as possible, and for the sake of strengthening our defense, if due to the procrastination of partners, we will have to work longer to end the war.

About Chrystia Freeland

Chrystia Freeland is a political figure, Deputy Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau since November 20, 2019, Minister of Finance of Canada from August 18, 2020 to December 16, 2024.

In September 2024, she resigned as Deputy Prime Minister, accepting an offer to become Canada’s Special Representative for the Reconstruction of Ukraine.

Chrystia Freeland is of Ukrainian descent and speaks Ukrainian.

Freeland has been awarded the Order of Princess Olga, 1st Class.

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