Zelenskyy names Canada’s ex-finance minister as economic adviser in Ukraine

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Leyland Cecco in Toronto and Shaun Walker in WarsawJanuary 5, 2026 at 07:21 PM
Zelenskyy names Canada’s ex-finance minister as economic adviser in Ukraine

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed former Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland as an economic adviser to bolster Ukraine's economic resilience amid the ongoing war with Russia. Zelenskyy cited Freeland's expertise in attracting investment and implementing economic transformations as crucial for Ukraine's recovery and defense. The appointment comes amid a broader government shake-up in Kyiv, including changes in key intelligence service leadership positions. Freeland, who has ancestral ties to Ukraine and has long advocated for its economic potential, will advise as Western leaders discuss strategies to end the conflict, which began with Russia's invasion in February 2022. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of both diplomatic solutions and strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities.

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ukraine 100% chrystia freeland 100% economic adviser 90% volodymyr zelenskyy 90% economic development 80% russia-ukraine war 70% internal resilience 70% government shake-up 60% investment 50% diplomacy 40%

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