Chrystia Freeland

Chrystia Freeland is a Canadian politician who previously served as Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Canada. She is now newsworthy due to her appointment as an economic development advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy stated this move aims to strengthen Ukraine's internal resilience, citing Freeland's skills in attracting investment and implementing economic transformations. Freeland will be advising on postwar reconstruction, contingent on successful peace talks. In addition to her role with Ukraine, Freeland is also set to become the leader of the Rhodes Trust in the UK in July. She will be leaving her position as a Member of Parliament in Canada to take on these new roles. Her appointment highlights the ongoing international support for Ukraine and the focus on its future economic stability.