Zelensky Taps High-Profile Canadian Politician as Economic Adviser

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland as an economic advisor. The appointment, announced Monday, aims to leverage Freeland's expertise in attracting foreign investment and economic reform to advise on postwar reconstruction efforts, contingent on successful peace talks. Zelensky cited Freeland's professional command of economic policy but provided limited details on her specific role. This marks the first appointment of a high-profile Western politician to a Ukrainian government position during the war, coinciding with proposed U.S. involvement in Ukraine's postwar reconstruction. Freeland's previous experience negotiating with the U.S. during the Trump administration may be relevant to future discussions on reconstruction financing.